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Add 70/27 and 40/45

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 40/45

70/27 + 40/45 is 94/27.

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,
   70/27 = 70 × 5/27 × 5 = 350/135
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
   40/45 = 40 × 3/45 × 3 = 120/135
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/135 + 120/135 = 350 + 120/135 = 470/135
5. 470/135 simplified gives 94/27
6. So, 70/27 + 40/45 = 94/27
   In mixed form: 313/27

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