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Add 70/27 and 36/60

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 36/60

70/27 + 36/60 is 431/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   70/27 = 70 × 20/27 × 20 = 1400/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   36/60 = 36 × 9/60 × 9 = 324/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/540 + 324/540 = 1400 + 324/540 = 1724/540
5. 1724/540 simplified gives 431/135
6. So, 70/27 + 36/60 = 431/135
   In mixed form: 326/135

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