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Add 75/60 and 40/27

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

75/60 + 40/27 is 295/108.

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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,
   75/60 = 75 × 9/60 × 9 = 675/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   40/27 = 40 × 20/27 × 20 = 800/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/540 + 800/540 = 675 + 800/540 = 1475/540
5. 1475/540 simplified gives 295/108
6. So, 75/60 + 40/27 = 295/108
   In mixed form: 279/108

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