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Add 25/40 and 14/27

25/40 + 14/27 is 247/216.

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,
    25/40 = 25 × 27/40 × 27 = 675/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    14/27 = 14 × 40/27 × 40 = 560/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/1080 + 560/1080 = 675 + 560/1080 = 1235/1080
  5. 1235/1080 simplified gives 247/216
  6. So, 25/40 + 14/27 = 247/216
    In mixed form: 131/216

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