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Add 10/30 and 40/27

1^st number: 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

10/30 + 40/27 is 49/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   10/30 = 10 × 9/30 × 9 = 90/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   40/27 = 40 × 10/27 × 10 = 400/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/270 + 400/270 = 90 + 400/270 = 490/270
5. 490/270 simplified gives 49/27
6. So, 10/30 + 40/27 = 49/27
   In mixed form: 122/27

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