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Add 27/54 and 5/75

27/54 + 5/75 is 17/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   27/54 = 27 × 25/54 × 25 = 675/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   5/75 = 5 × 18/75 × 18 = 90/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/1350 + 90/1350 = 675 + 90/1350 = 765/1350
5. 765/1350 simplified gives 17/30
6. So, 27/54 + 5/75 = 17/30

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