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Add 40/27 and 70/72

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 70/72

40/27 + 70/72 is 265/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 72 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   40/27 = 40 × 8/27 × 8 = 320/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
   70/72 = 70 × 3/72 × 3 = 210/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/216 + 210/216 = 320 + 210/216 = 530/216
5. 530/216 simplified gives 265/108
6. So, 40/27 + 70/72 = 265/108
   In mixed form: 249/108

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