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Add 72/27 and 45/60

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 45/60

72/27 + 45/60 is 41/12.

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,
   72/27 = 72 × 20/27 × 20 = 1440/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/540 + 405/540 = 1440 + 405/540 = 1845/540
5. 1845/540 simplified gives 41/12
6. So, 72/27 + 45/60 = 41/12
   In mixed form: 35/12

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