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Add 36/70 and 40/27

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

36/70 + 40/27 is 1886/945.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 27 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
   36/70 = 36 × 27/70 × 27 = 972/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   40/27 = 40 × 70/27 × 70 = 2800/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/1890 + 2800/1890 = 972 + 2800/1890 = 3772/1890
5. 3772/1890 simplified gives 1886/945
6. So, 36/70 + 40/27 = 1886/945
   In mixed form: 1941/945

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