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Add 10/5 and 42/27

1^st number: 2 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

10/5 + 42/27 is 32/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   10/5 = 10 × 27/5 × 27 = 270/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/135 + 210/135 = 270 + 210/135 = 480/135
5. 480/135 simplified gives 32/9
6. So, 10/5 + 42/27 = 32/9
   In mixed form: 35/9

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