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Add 27/45 and 42/36

1^st number: 27/45, 2^nd number: 1 6/36

27/45 + 42/36 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 36 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/180 + 210/180 = 108 + 210/180 = 318/180
5. 318/180 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 27/45 + 42/36 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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