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Add 90/27 and 40/75

1^st number: 3 9/27, 2^nd number: 40/75

90/27 + 40/75 is 58/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 75 is 675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
   90/27 = 90 × 25/27 × 25 = 2250/675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
   40/75 = 40 × 9/75 × 9 = 360/675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2250/675 + 360/675 = 2250 + 360/675 = 2610/675
5. 2610/675 simplified gives 58/15
6. So, 90/27 + 40/75 = 58/15
   In mixed form: 313/15

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