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Add 27/20 and 45/75

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 45/75

27/20 + 45/75 is 39/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   27/20 = 27 × 15/20 × 15 = 405/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/300 + 180/300 = 405 + 180/300 = 585/300
5. 585/300 simplified gives 39/20
6. So, 27/20 + 45/75 = 39/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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