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Add 5/27 and 7/5

1^st number: 5/27, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

5/27 + 7/5 is 214/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   5/27 = 5 × 5/27 × 5 = 25/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   7/5 = 7 × 27/5 × 27 = 189/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/135 + 189/135 = 25 + 189/135 = 214/135
5. So, 5/27 + 7/5 = 214/135
   In mixed form: 179/135

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