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Add 15/3 and 20/27

1^st number: 5 0/3, 2^nd number: 20/27

15/3 + 20/27 is 155/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 27 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 9 = 27,
   15/3 = 15 × 9/3 × 9 = 135/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   20/27 = 20 × 1/27 × 1 = 20/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/27 + 20/27 = 135 + 20/27 = 155/27
5. So, 15/3 + 20/27 = 155/27
   In mixed form: 520/27

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