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Add 90/40 and 35/27

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 8/27

90/40 + 35/27 is 383/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   90/40 = 90 × 27/40 × 27 = 2430/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
   35/27 = 35 × 40/27 × 40 = 1400/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/1080 + 1400/1080 = 2430 + 1400/1080 = 3830/1080
5. 3830/1080 simplified gives 383/108
6. So, 90/40 + 35/27 = 383/108
   In mixed form: 359/108

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