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Add 18/27 and 14/40

18/27 + 14/40 is 61/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    18/27 = 18 × 40/27 × 40 = 720/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    14/40 = 14 × 27/40 × 27 = 378/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/1080 + 378/1080 = 720 + 378/1080 = 1098/1080
  5. 1098/1080 simplified gives 61/60
  6. So, 18/27 + 14/40 = 61/60
    In mixed form: 11/60

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