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Add 20/75 and 42/27

1^st number: 20/75, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

20/75 + 42/27 is 82/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   20/75 = 20 × 9/75 × 9 = 180/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/675 + 1050/675 = 180 + 1050/675 = 1230/675
5. 1230/675 simplified gives 82/45
6. So, 20/75 + 42/27 = 82/45
   In mixed form: 137/45

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