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Add 8/27 and 27/60

8/27 + 27/60 is 403/540.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   8/27 = 8 × 20/27 × 20 = 160/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   27/60 = 27 × 9/60 × 9 = 243/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/540 + 243/540 = 160 + 243/540 = 403/540
5. So, 8/27 + 27/60 = 403/540

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