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Add 72/24 and 40/27

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

72/24 + 40/27 is 121/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 27 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   72/24 = 72 × 9/24 × 9 = 648/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
   40/27 = 40 × 8/27 × 8 = 320/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/216 + 320/216 = 648 + 320/216 = 968/216
5. 968/216 simplified gives 121/27
6. So, 72/24 + 40/27 = 121/27
   In mixed form: 413/27

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