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Add 48/27 and 45/60

1^st number: 1 21/27, 2^nd number: 45/60

48/27 + 45/60 is 91/36.

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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,
   45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/540 + 405/540 = 960 + 405/540 = 1365/540
5. 1365/540 simplified gives 91/36
6. So, 48/27 + 45/60 = 91/36
   In mixed form: 219/36

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