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Add 45/4 and 27/10

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 2 7/10

45/4 + 27/10 is 279/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 10 is 20
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
   45/4 = 45 × 5/4 × 5 = 225/20
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
   27/10 = 27 × 2/10 × 2 = 54/20
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/20 + 54/20 = 225 + 54/20 = 279/20
5. So, 45/4 + 27/10 = 279/20
   In mixed form: 1319/20

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