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Add 16/40 and 4/27

16/40 + 4/27 is 74/135.

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,
    16/40 = 16 × 27/40 × 27 = 432/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    4/27 = 4 × 40/27 × 40 = 160/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/1080 + 160/1080 = 432 + 160/1080 = 592/1080
  5. 592/1080 simplified gives 74/135
  6. So, 16/40 + 4/27 = 74/135

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