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Add 30/75 and 27/20

1^st number: 30/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

30/75 + 27/20 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   30/75 = 30 × 4/75 × 4 = 120/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   27/20 = 27 × 15/20 × 15 = 405/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/300 + 405/300 = 120 + 405/300 = 525/300
5. 525/300 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 30/75 + 27/20 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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