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Add 42/27 and 49/35

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 14/35

42/27 + 49/35 is 133/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 35 is 945
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
   42/27 = 42 × 35/27 × 35 = 1470/945
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
   49/35 = 49 × 27/35 × 27 = 1323/945
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/945 + 1323/945 = 1470 + 1323/945 = 2793/945
5. 2793/945 simplified gives 133/45
6. So, 42/27 + 49/35 = 133/45
   In mixed form: 243/45

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