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Add 56/27 and 24/60

1^st number: 2 2/27, 2^nd number: 24/60

56/27 + 24/60 is 334/135.

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,
   56/27 = 56 × 20/27 × 20 = 1120/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   24/60 = 24 × 9/60 × 9 = 216/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/540 + 216/540 = 1120 + 216/540 = 1336/540
5. 1336/540 simplified gives 334/135
6. So, 56/27 + 24/60 = 334/135
   In mixed form: 264/135

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