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Add 60/27 and 84/80

1^st number: 2 6/27, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

60/27 + 84/80 is 589/180.

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,
   84/80 = 84 × 27/80 × 27 = 2268/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4800/2160 + 2268/2160 = 4800 + 2268/2160 = 7068/2160
5. 7068/2160 simplified gives 589/180
6. So, 60/27 + 84/80 = 589/180
   In mixed form: 349/180

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