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Add 49/20 and 84/27

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

49/20 + 84/27 is 1001/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   49/20 = 49 × 27/20 × 27 = 1323/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   84/27 = 84 × 20/27 × 20 = 1680/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/540 + 1680/540 = 1323 + 1680/540 = 3003/540
5. 3003/540 simplified gives 1001/180
6. So, 49/20 + 84/27 = 1001/180
   In mixed form: 5101/180

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