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Add 49/75 and 27/20

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

49/75 + 27/20 is 601/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   27/20 = 27 × 15/20 × 15 = 405/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/300 + 405/300 = 196 + 405/300 = 601/300
5. So, 49/75 + 27/20 = 601/300
   In mixed form: 21/300

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