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Add 96/27 and 45/40

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

96/27 + 45/40 is 337/72.

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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,
   96/27 = 96 × 40/27 × 40 = 3840/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   45/40 = 45 × 27/40 × 27 = 1215/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/1080 + 1215/1080 = 3840 + 1215/1080 = 5055/1080
5. 5055/1080 simplified gives 337/72
6. So, 96/27 + 45/40 = 337/72
   In mixed form: 449/72

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