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Add 42/27 and 40/45

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 40/45

42/27 + 40/45 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   42/27 = 42 × 5/27 × 5 = 210/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   40/45 = 40 × 3/45 × 3 = 120/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/135 + 120/135 = 210 + 120/135 = 330/135
5. 330/135 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 42/27 + 40/45 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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