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Add 60/12 and 80/27

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 2 26/27

60/12 + 80/27 is 215/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   60/12 = 60 × 9/12 × 9 = 540/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   80/27 = 80 × 4/27 × 4 = 320/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/108 + 320/108 = 540 + 320/108 = 860/108
5. 860/108 simplified gives 215/27
6. So, 60/12 + 80/27 = 215/27
   In mixed form: 726/27

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