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Add 10/27 and 40/90

10/27 + 40/90 is 22/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 90 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    10/27 = 10 × 10/27 × 10 = 100/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    40/90 = 40 × 3/90 × 3 = 120/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/270 + 120/270 = 100 + 120/270 = 220/270
  5. 220/270 simplified gives 22/27
  6. So, 10/27 + 40/90 = 22/27

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