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Add 60/27 and 42/80

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 42/80

60/27 + 42/80 is 989/360.

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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,
   42/80 = 42 × 27/80 × 27 = 1134/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4800/2160 + 1134/2160 = 4800 + 1134/2160 = 5934/2160
5. 5934/2160 simplified gives 989/360
6. So, 60/27 + 42/80 = 989/360
   In mixed form: 2269/360

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