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Add 60/20 and 20/27

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 20/27

60/20 + 20/27 is 101/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   60/20 = 60 × 27/20 × 27 = 1620/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   20/27 = 20 × 20/27 × 20 = 400/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/540 + 400/540 = 1620 + 400/540 = 2020/540
5. 2020/540 simplified gives 101/27
6. So, 60/20 + 20/27 = 101/27
   In mixed form: 320/27

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