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Add 63/5 and 45/27

1^st number: 12 3/5, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

63/5 + 45/27 is 214/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
   63/5 = 63 × 27/5 × 27 = 1701/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   45/27 = 45 × 5/27 × 5 = 225/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1701/135 + 225/135 = 1701 + 225/135 = 1926/135
5. 1926/135 simplified gives 214/15
6. So, 63/5 + 45/27 = 214/15
   In mixed form: 144/15

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