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Add 42/27 and 4/9

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 4/9

42/27 + 4/9 is 2/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 9 is 27
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 27
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 1 = 27,
   42/27 = 42 × 1/27 × 1 = 42/27
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 3 = 27,
   4/9 = 4 × 3/9 × 3 = 12/27
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/27 + 12/27 = 42 + 12/27 = 54/27
5. 54/27 simplified gives 2/1
6. So, 42/27 + 4/9 = 2/1

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