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Add 72/60 and 27/54

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 27/54

72/60 + 27/54 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 54 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 54 × 10 = 540,
   27/54 = 27 × 10/54 × 10 = 270/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/540 + 270/540 = 648 + 270/540 = 918/540
5. 918/540 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 72/60 + 27/54 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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