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Add 7/15 and 40/27

1^st number: 7/15, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

7/15 + 40/27 is 263/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
   7/15 = 7 × 9/15 × 9 = 63/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
   40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/135 + 200/135 = 63 + 200/135 = 263/135
5. So, 7/15 + 40/27 = 263/135
   In mixed form: 1128/135

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