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Add 72/60 and 20/27

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 20/27

72/60 + 20/27 is 262/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   72/60 = 72 × 9/60 × 9 = 648/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   20/27 = 20 × 20/27 × 20 = 400/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/540 + 400/540 = 648 + 400/540 = 1048/540
5. 1048/540 simplified gives 262/135
6. So, 72/60 + 20/27 = 262/135
   In mixed form: 1127/135

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