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Add 5/60 and 42/27

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

5/60 + 42/27 is 59/36.

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,
   5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   42/27 = 42 × 20/27 × 20 = 840/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/540 + 840/540 = 45 + 840/540 = 885/540
5. 885/540 simplified gives 59/36
6. So, 5/60 + 42/27 = 59/36
   In mixed form: 123/36

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