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Add 48/27 and 14/60

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 14/60

48/27 + 14/60 is 181/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   48/27 = 48 × 20/27 × 20 = 960/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   14/60 = 14 × 9/60 × 9 = 126/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/540 + 126/540 = 960 + 126/540 = 1086/540
5. 1086/540 simplified gives 181/90
6. So, 48/27 + 14/60 = 181/90
   In mixed form: 21/90

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