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Add 9/27 and 75/60

1^st number: 9/27, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

9/27 + 75/60 is 19/12.

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,
   9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   75/60 = 75 × 9/60 × 9 = 675/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/540 + 675/540 = 180 + 675/540 = 855/540
5. 855/540 simplified gives 19/12
6. So, 9/27 + 75/60 = 19/12
   In mixed form: 17/12

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