Add 14/27 and 28/40
14/27 + 28/40 is 329/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
14/27 = 14 × 40/27 × 40 = 560/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
28/40 = 28 × 27/40 × 27 = 756/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
560/1080 + 756/1080 = 560 + 756/1080 = 1316/1080 - 1316/1080 simplified gives 329/270
- So, 14/27 + 28/40 = 329/270
In mixed form: 159/270
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