Add 27/14 and 36/40
1st number: 1 13/14, 2nd number: 36/40
27/14 + 36/40 is 99/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
27/14 = 27 × 20/14 × 20 = 540/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
540/280 + 252/280 = 540 + 252/280 = 792/280 - 792/280 simplified gives 99/35
- So, 27/14 + 36/40 = 99/35
In mixed form: 229/35
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