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Add 40/70 and 56/27

1^st number: 40/70, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

40/70 + 56/27 is 500/189.

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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,
   40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 70 = 1890,
   56/27 = 56 × 70/27 × 70 = 3920/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/1890 + 3920/1890 = 1080 + 3920/1890 = 5000/1890
5. 5000/1890 simplified gives 500/189
6. So, 40/70 + 56/27 = 500/189
   In mixed form: 2122/189

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