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Add 40/80 and 75/27

1^st number: 40/80, 2^nd number: 2 21/27

40/80 + 75/27 is 59/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 27 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   40/80 = 40 × 27/80 × 27 = 1080/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
   75/27 = 75 × 80/27 × 80 = 6000/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/2160 + 6000/2160 = 1080 + 6000/2160 = 7080/2160
5. 7080/2160 simplified gives 59/18
6. So, 40/80 + 75/27 = 59/18
   In mixed form: 35/18

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