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Add 72/45 and 27/20

1^st number: 1 27/45, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

72/45 + 27/20 is 59/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   72/45 = 72 × 4/45 × 4 = 288/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/180 + 243/180 = 288 + 243/180 = 531/180
5. 531/180 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 72/45 + 27/20 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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