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Add 45/60 and 42/27

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

45/60 + 42/27 is 83/36.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/540 + 840/540 = 405 + 840/540 = 1245/540
5. 1245/540 simplified gives 83/36
6. So, 45/60 + 42/27 = 83/36
   In mixed form: 211/36

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