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Add 75/27 and 60/24

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

75/27 + 60/24 is 95/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   75/27 = 75 × 8/27 × 8 = 600/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   60/24 = 60 × 9/24 × 9 = 540/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/216 + 540/216 = 600 + 540/216 = 1140/216
5. 1140/216 simplified gives 95/18
6. So, 75/27 + 60/24 = 95/18
   In mixed form: 55/18

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