Add 10/14 and 27/40, Solve 10/14 + 27/40 as a fraction

Add 10/14 and 27/40

10/14 + 27/40 is 389/280.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
10/14 = 10 × 20/14 × 20 = 200/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
Add the two like fractions:
200/280 + 189/280 = 200 + 189/280 = 389/280
So, 10/14 + 27/40 = 389/280
In mixed form: 1109/280

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