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Add 42/75 and 70/27

1^st number: 42/75, 2^nd number: 2 16/27

42/75 + 70/27 is 2128/675.

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,
   70/27 = 70 × 25/27 × 25 = 1750/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/675 + 1750/675 = 378 + 1750/675 = 2128/675
5. So, 42/75 + 70/27 = 2128/675
   In mixed form: 3103/675

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