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Add 27/90 and 70/40

1^st number: 27/90, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

27/90 + 70/40 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   27/90 = 27 × 4/90 × 4 = 108/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   70/40 = 70 × 9/40 × 9 = 630/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/360 + 630/360 = 108 + 630/360 = 738/360
5. 738/360 simplified gives 41/20
6. So, 27/90 + 70/40 = 41/20
   In mixed form: 21/20

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