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Add 84/60 and 9/27

1^st number: 1 24/60, 2^nd number: 9/27

84/60 + 9/27 is 26/15.

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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,
   9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/540 + 180/540 = 756 + 180/540 = 936/540
5. 936/540 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 84/60 + 9/27 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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