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Add 72/4 and 60/27

1^st number: 18 0/4, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

72/4 + 60/27 is 182/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   72/4 = 72 × 27/4 × 27 = 1944/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   60/27 = 60 × 4/27 × 4 = 240/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/108 + 240/108 = 1944 + 240/108 = 2184/108
5. 2184/108 simplified gives 182/9
6. So, 72/4 + 60/27 = 182/9
   In mixed form: 202/9

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