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Add 84/45 and 60/27

1^st number: 1 39/45, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

84/45 + 60/27 is 184/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   84/45 = 84 × 3/45 × 3 = 252/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   60/27 = 60 × 5/27 × 5 = 300/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/135 + 300/135 = 252 + 300/135 = 552/135
5. 552/135 simplified gives 184/45
6. So, 84/45 + 60/27 = 184/45
   In mixed form: 44/45

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