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Add 60/27 and 42/20

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

60/27 + 42/20 is 389/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   60/27 = 60 × 20/27 × 20 = 1200/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   42/20 = 42 × 27/20 × 27 = 1134/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/540 + 1134/540 = 1200 + 1134/540 = 2334/540
5. 2334/540 simplified gives 389/90
6. So, 60/27 + 42/20 = 389/90
   In mixed form: 429/90

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