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Add 20/35 and 42/27

1^st number: 20/35, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

20/35 + 42/27 is 134/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 27 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   20/35 = 20 × 27/35 × 27 = 540/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   42/27 = 42 × 35/27 × 35 = 1470/945
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/945 + 1470/945 = 540 + 1470/945 = 2010/945
5. 2010/945 simplified gives 134/63
6. So, 20/35 + 42/27 = 134/63
   In mixed form: 28/63

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