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Add 45/60 and 30/27

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 1 3/27

45/60 + 30/27 is 67/36.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   30/27 = 30 × 20/27 × 20 = 600/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/540 + 600/540 = 405 + 600/540 = 1005/540
5. 1005/540 simplified gives 67/36
6. So, 45/60 + 30/27 = 67/36
   In mixed form: 131/36

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