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Add 70/27 and 60/36

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

70/27 + 60/36 is 115/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   70/27 = 70 × 4/27 × 4 = 280/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/108 + 180/108 = 280 + 180/108 = 460/108
5. 460/108 simplified gives 115/27
6. So, 70/27 + 60/36 = 115/27
   In mixed form: 47/27

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