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Add 96/27 and 45/60

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 45/60

96/27 + 45/60 is 155/36.

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,
   96/27 = 96 × 20/27 × 20 = 1920/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1920/540 + 405/540 = 1920 + 405/540 = 2325/540
5. 2325/540 simplified gives 155/36
6. So, 96/27 + 45/60 = 155/36
   In mixed form: 411/36

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