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Add 8/60 and 63/27

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 2 9/27

8/60 + 63/27 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   8/60 = 8 × 9/60 × 9 = 72/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   63/27 = 63 × 20/27 × 20 = 1260/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/540 + 1260/540 = 72 + 1260/540 = 1332/540
5. 1332/540 simplified gives 37/15
6. So, 8/60 + 63/27 = 37/15
   In mixed form: 27/15

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