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Add 35/45 and 40/27

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

35/45 + 40/27 is 61/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   35/45 = 35 × 3/45 × 3 = 105/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/135 + 200/135 = 105 + 200/135 = 305/135
5. 305/135 simplified gives 61/27
6. So, 35/45 + 40/27 = 61/27
   In mixed form: 27/27

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