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Add 60/20 and 27/75

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 27/75

60/20 + 27/75 is 84/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   60/20 = 60 × 15/20 × 15 = 900/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   27/75 = 27 × 4/75 × 4 = 108/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/300 + 108/300 = 900 + 108/300 = 1008/300
5. 1008/300 simplified gives 84/25
6. So, 60/20 + 27/75 = 84/25
   In mixed form: 39/25

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