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Add 10/75 and 40/27

1^st number: 10/75, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

10/75 + 40/27 is 218/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 27 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   10/75 = 10 × 9/75 × 9 = 90/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   40/27 = 40 × 25/27 × 25 = 1000/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/675 + 1000/675 = 90 + 1000/675 = 1090/675
5. 1090/675 simplified gives 218/135
6. So, 10/75 + 40/27 = 218/135
   In mixed form: 183/135

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