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Add 27/24 and 64/40

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 1 24/40

27/24 + 64/40 is 109/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   27/24 = 27 × 5/24 × 5 = 135/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   64/40 = 64 × 3/40 × 3 = 192/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/120 + 192/120 = 135 + 192/120 = 327/120
5. 327/120 simplified gives 109/40
6. So, 27/24 + 64/40 = 109/40
   In mixed form: 229/40

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