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Add 75/60 and 2/20

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 2/20

75/60 + 2/20 is 27/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   75/60 = 75 × 1/60 × 1 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   2/20 = 2 × 3/20 × 3 = 6/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/60 + 6/60 = 75 + 6/60 = 81/60
5. 81/60 simplified gives 27/20
6. So, 75/60 + 2/20 = 27/20
   In mixed form: 17/20

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