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Add 81/27 and 42/45

1^st number: 3 0/27, 2^nd number: 42/45

81/27 + 42/45 is 59/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   81/27 = 81 × 5/27 × 5 = 405/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   42/45 = 42 × 3/45 × 3 = 126/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/135 + 126/135 = 405 + 126/135 = 531/135
5. 531/135 simplified gives 59/15
6. So, 81/27 + 42/45 = 59/15
   In mixed form: 314/15

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