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The maximum theoretical efficiency η\eta of a heat engine is given by the Carnot efficiency formula η=1TCTH\eta = 1 - \frac{T_C}{T_H}, where TCT_C is the cold reservoir temperature and THT_H is the hot reservoir temperature (both in Kelvin). If a steam engine operates with a hot reservoir at 327C327^{\circ}\text{C} and a cold reservoir at 27C27^{\circ}\text{C}, what is its maximum theoretical efficiency? (Note: T(K)=T(C)+273T(\text{K}) = T(^{\circ}\text{C}) + 273)