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Add 70/27 and 42/60

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 42/60

70/27 + 42/60 is 889/270.

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,
   42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/540 + 378/540 = 1400 + 378/540 = 1778/540
5. 1778/540 simplified gives 889/270
6. So, 70/27 + 42/60 = 889/270
   In mixed form: 379/270

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