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Add 42/27 and 35/75

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 35/75

42/27 + 35/75 is 91/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   35/75 = 35 × 9/75 × 9 = 315/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/675 + 315/675 = 1050 + 315/675 = 1365/675
5. 1365/675 simplified gives 91/45
6. So, 42/27 + 35/75 = 91/45
   In mixed form: 21/45

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