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Add 49/70 and 42/27

1^st number: 49/70, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

49/70 + 42/27 is 203/90.

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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,
   49/70 = 49 × 27/70 × 27 = 1323/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   42/27 = 42 × 70/27 × 70 = 2940/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/1890 + 2940/1890 = 1323 + 2940/1890 = 4263/1890
5. 4263/1890 simplified gives 203/90
6. So, 49/70 + 42/27 = 203/90
   In mixed form: 223/90

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