Add 12/27 and 40/6, Solve 12/27 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 12/27 and 40/6

1^st number: 12/27, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

12/27 + 40/6 is 64/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
12/27 = 12 × 2/27 × 2 = 24/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
Add the two like fractions:
24/54 + 360/54 = 24 + 360/54 = 384/54
384/54 simplified gives 64/9
So, 12/27 + 40/6 = 64/9
In mixed form: 71/9

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