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Add 35/20 and 75/27

1^st number: 1 15/20, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

35/20 + 75/27 is 163/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   35/20 = 35 × 27/20 × 27 = 945/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   75/27 = 75 × 20/27 × 20 = 1500/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/540 + 1500/540 = 945 + 1500/540 = 2445/540
5. 2445/540 simplified gives 163/36
6. So, 35/20 + 75/27 = 163/36
   In mixed form: 419/36

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