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Add 60/27 and 15/80

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 15/80

60/27 + 15/80 is 347/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   60/27 = 60 × 80/27 × 80 = 4800/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   15/80 = 15 × 27/80 × 27 = 405/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4800/2160 + 405/2160 = 4800 + 405/2160 = 5205/2160
5. 5205/2160 simplified gives 347/144
6. So, 60/27 + 15/80 = 347/144
   In mixed form: 259/144

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