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Add 49/84 and 27/5

1^st number: 49/84, 2^nd number: 5 2/5

49/84 + 27/5 is 359/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   49/84 = 49 × 5/84 × 5 = 245/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   27/5 = 27 × 84/5 × 84 = 2268/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/420 + 2268/420 = 245 + 2268/420 = 2513/420
5. 2513/420 simplified gives 359/60
6. So, 49/84 + 27/5 = 359/60
   In mixed form: 559/60

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