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Add 84/60 and 40/27

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

84/60 + 40/27 is 389/135.

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,
   84/60 = 84 × 9/60 × 9 = 756/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   40/27 = 40 × 20/27 × 20 = 800/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/540 + 800/540 = 756 + 800/540 = 1556/540
5. 1556/540 simplified gives 389/135
6. So, 84/60 + 40/27 = 389/135
   In mixed form: 2119/135

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