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Add 27/20 and 70/15

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 4 10/15

27/20 + 70/15 is 361/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   27/20 = 27 × 3/20 × 3 = 81/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/60 + 280/60 = 81 + 280/60 = 361/60
5. So, 27/20 + 70/15 = 361/60
   In mixed form: 61/60

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