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Add 24/35 and 42/27

1^st number: 24/35, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

24/35 + 42/27 is 706/315.

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,
   24/35 = 24 × 27/35 × 27 = 648/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   42/27 = 42 × 35/27 × 35 = 1470/945
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/945 + 1470/945 = 648 + 1470/945 = 2118/945
5. 2118/945 simplified gives 706/315
6. So, 24/35 + 42/27 = 706/315
   In mixed form: 276/315

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