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Add 1/40 and 27/18

1st number: 1/40, 2nd number: 1 9/18

1/40 + 27/18 is 61/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    27/18 = 27 × 20/18 × 20 = 540/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/360 + 540/360 = 9 + 540/360 = 549/360
  5. 549/360 simplified gives 61/40
  6. So, 1/40 + 27/18 = 61/40
    In mixed form: 121/40

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