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Add 75/5 and 84/27

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

75/5 + 84/27 is 163/9.

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,
   75/5 = 75 × 27/5 × 27 = 2025/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   84/27 = 84 × 5/27 × 5 = 420/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/135 + 420/135 = 2025 + 420/135 = 2445/135
5. 2445/135 simplified gives 163/9
6. So, 75/5 + 84/27 = 163/9
   In mixed form: 181/9

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