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Add 49/27 and 40/90

1^st number: 1 22/27, 2^nd number: 40/90

49/27 + 40/90 is 61/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   49/27 = 49 × 10/27 × 10 = 490/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   40/90 = 40 × 3/90 × 3 = 120/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/270 + 120/270 = 490 + 120/270 = 610/270
5. 610/270 simplified gives 61/27
6. So, 49/27 + 40/90 = 61/27
   In mixed form: 27/27

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