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Add 96/90 and 27/40

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 27/40

96/90 + 27/40 is 209/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   96/90 = 96 × 4/90 × 4 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/360 + 243/360 = 384 + 243/360 = 627/360
5. 627/360 simplified gives 209/120
6. So, 96/90 + 27/40 = 209/120
   In mixed form: 189/120

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