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Add 27/75 and 5/21

27/75 + 5/21 is 314/525.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 21 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   27/75 = 27 × 7/75 × 7 = 189/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
   5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/525 + 125/525 = 189 + 125/525 = 314/525
5. So, 27/75 + 5/21 = 314/525

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