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Add 15/40 and 24/27

15/40 + 24/27 is 91/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    15/40 = 15 × 27/40 × 27 = 405/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    24/27 = 24 × 40/27 × 40 = 960/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/1080 + 960/1080 = 405 + 960/1080 = 1365/1080
  5. 1365/1080 simplified gives 91/72
  6. So, 15/40 + 24/27 = 91/72
    In mixed form: 119/72

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