Add 27/14 and 45/40, Solve 1 13/14 + 1 5/40 as a fraction

Add 27/14 and 45/40

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

27/14 + 45/40 is 171/56.

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,
45/40 = 45 × 7/40 × 7 = 315/280
Add the two like fractions:
540/280 + 315/280 = 540 + 315/280 = 855/280
855/280 simplified gives 171/56
So, 27/14 + 45/40 = 171/56
In mixed form: 33/56

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