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Add 42/75 and 60/27

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

42/75 + 60/27 is 626/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   42/75 = 42 × 9/75 × 9 = 378/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   60/27 = 60 × 25/27 × 25 = 1500/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/675 + 1500/675 = 378 + 1500/675 = 1878/675
5. 1878/675 simplified gives 626/225
6. So, 42/75 + 60/27 = 626/225
   In mixed form: 2176/225

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