Add 27/10 and 40/9
1st number: 2 7/10, 2nd number: 4 4/9
27/10 + 40/9 is 643/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 9 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
27/10 = 27 × 9/10 × 9 = 243/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
40/9 = 40 × 10/9 × 10 = 400/90 - Add the two like fractions:
243/90 + 400/90 = 243 + 400/90 = 643/90 - So, 27/10 + 40/9 = 643/90
In mixed form: 713/90
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