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Add 32/81 and 27/40

32/81 + 27/40 is 3467/3240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 40 is 3240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 40 = 3240,
   32/81 = 32 × 40/81 × 40 = 1280/3240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 81 = 3240,
   27/40 = 27 × 81/40 × 81 = 2187/3240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1280/3240 + 2187/3240 = 1280 + 2187/3240 = 3467/3240
5. So, 32/81 + 27/40 = 3467/3240
   In mixed form: 1227/3240

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