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Add 45/27 and 40/36

1^st number: 1 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

45/27 + 40/36 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   40/36 = 40 × 3/36 × 3 = 120/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/108 + 120/108 = 180 + 120/108 = 300/108
5. 300/108 simplified gives 25/9
6. So, 45/27 + 40/36 = 25/9
   In mixed form: 27/9

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