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Add 54/27 and 2/60

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 2/60

54/27 + 2/60 is 61/30.

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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,
   54/27 = 54 × 20/27 × 20 = 1080/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   2/60 = 2 × 9/60 × 9 = 18/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/540 + 18/540 = 1080 + 18/540 = 1098/540
5. 1098/540 simplified gives 61/30
6. So, 54/27 + 2/60 = 61/30
   In mixed form: 21/30

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