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Add 70/15 and 45/27

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

70/15 + 45/27 is 19/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   70/15 = 70 × 9/15 × 9 = 630/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   45/27 = 45 × 5/27 × 5 = 225/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/135 + 225/135 = 630 + 225/135 = 855/135
5. 855/135 simplified gives 19/3
6. So, 70/15 + 45/27 = 19/3
   In mixed form: 61/3

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