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Add 27/36 and 42/40

1^st number: 27/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

27/36 + 42/40 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   27/36 = 27 × 10/36 × 10 = 270/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/360 + 378/360 = 270 + 378/360 = 648/360
5. 648/360 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 27/36 + 42/40 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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