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Add 2/40 and 28/27

1st number: 2/40, 2nd number: 1 1/27

2/40 + 28/27 is 587/540.

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,
    2/40 = 2 × 27/40 × 27 = 54/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    28/27 = 28 × 40/27 × 40 = 1120/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/1080 + 1120/1080 = 54 + 1120/1080 = 1174/1080
  5. 1174/1080 simplified gives 587/540
  6. So, 2/40 + 28/27 = 587/540
    In mixed form: 147/540

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