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Add 27/10 and 45/75

1^st number: 2 7/10, 2^nd number: 45/75

27/10 + 45/75 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   27/10 = 27 × 15/10 × 15 = 405/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/150 + 90/150 = 405 + 90/150 = 495/150
5. 495/150 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 27/10 + 45/75 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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