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Add 35/21 and 42/27

1^st number: 1 14/21, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

35/21 + 42/27 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 27 is 189
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
   35/21 = 35 × 9/21 × 9 = 315/189
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
   42/27 = 42 × 7/27 × 7 = 294/189
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/189 + 294/189 = 315 + 294/189 = 609/189
5. 609/189 simplified gives 29/9
6. So, 35/21 + 42/27 = 29/9
   In mixed form: 32/9

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