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Add 90/20 and 40/27

1^st number: 4 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 13/27

90/20 + 40/27 is 323/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   90/20 = 90 × 27/20 × 27 = 2430/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
   40/27 = 40 × 20/27 × 20 = 800/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/540 + 800/540 = 2430 + 800/540 = 3230/540
5. 3230/540 simplified gives 323/54
6. So, 90/20 + 40/27 = 323/54
   In mixed form: 553/54

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