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Add 10/40 and 7/27

10/40 + 7/27 is 55/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   10/40 = 10 × 27/40 × 27 = 270/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
   7/27 = 7 × 40/27 × 40 = 280/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/1080 + 280/1080 = 270 + 280/1080 = 550/1080
5. 550/1080 simplified gives 55/108
6. So, 10/40 + 7/27 = 55/108

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