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Add 35/45 and 42/27

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

35/45 + 42/27 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   35/45 = 35 × 3/45 × 3 = 105/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/135 + 210/135 = 105 + 210/135 = 315/135
5. 315/135 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 35/45 + 42/27 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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