Add 40/6 and 27/4
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 6 3/4
40/6 + 27/4 is 161/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
40/6 = 40 × 2/6 × 2 = 80/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
27/4 = 27 × 3/4 × 3 = 81/12 - Add the two like fractions:
80/12 + 81/12 = 80 + 81/12 = 161/12 - So, 40/6 + 27/4 = 161/12
In mixed form: 135/12
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