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Add 10/45 and 27/40

10/45 + 27/40 is 323/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   10/45 = 10 × 8/45 × 8 = 80/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/360 + 243/360 = 80 + 243/360 = 323/360
5. So, 10/45 + 27/40 = 323/360

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