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Add 5/60 and 35/27

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

5/60 + 35/27 is 149/108.

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,
   5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   35/27 = 35 × 20/27 × 20 = 700/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/540 + 700/540 = 45 + 700/540 = 745/540
5. 745/540 simplified gives 149/108
6. So, 5/60 + 35/27 = 149/108
   In mixed form: 141/108

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