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Add 42/70 and 75/27

1^st number: 42/70, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

42/70 + 75/27 is 152/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   42/70 = 42 × 27/70 × 27 = 1134/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   75/27 = 75 × 70/27 × 70 = 5250/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/1890 + 5250/1890 = 1134 + 5250/1890 = 6384/1890
5. 6384/1890 simplified gives 152/45
6. So, 42/70 + 75/27 = 152/45
   In mixed form: 317/45

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