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Add 81/49 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 32/49, 2^nd number: 15/27

81/49 + 15/27 is 974/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   81/49 = 81 × 27/49 × 27 = 2187/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   15/27 = 15 × 49/27 × 49 = 735/1323
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2187/1323 + 735/1323 = 2187 + 735/1323 = 2922/1323
5. 2922/1323 simplified gives 974/441
6. So, 81/49 + 15/27 = 974/441
   In mixed form: 292/441

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