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Add 84/27 and 30/60

1^st number: 3 3/27, 2^nd number: 30/60

84/27 + 30/60 is 65/18.

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,
   84/27 = 84 × 20/27 × 20 = 1680/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   30/60 = 30 × 9/60 × 9 = 270/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/540 + 270/540 = 1680 + 270/540 = 1950/540
5. 1950/540 simplified gives 65/18
6. So, 84/27 + 30/60 = 65/18
   In mixed form: 311/18

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