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Add 75/27 and 60/96

1^st number: 2 21/27, 2^nd number: 60/96

75/27 + 60/96 is 245/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   75/27 = 75 × 32/27 × 32 = 2400/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   60/96 = 60 × 9/96 × 9 = 540/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/864 + 540/864 = 2400 + 540/864 = 2940/864
5. 2940/864 simplified gives 245/72
6. So, 75/27 + 60/96 = 245/72
   In mixed form: 329/72

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