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Add 90/27 and 24/40

1^st number: 3 9/27, 2^nd number: 24/40

90/27 + 24/40 is 59/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
   90/27 = 90 × 40/27 × 40 = 3600/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   24/40 = 24 × 27/40 × 27 = 648/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/1080 + 648/1080 = 3600 + 648/1080 = 4248/1080
5. 4248/1080 simplified gives 59/15
6. So, 90/27 + 24/40 = 59/15
   In mixed form: 314/15

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