Add 27/24 and 40/7, Solve 1 3/24 + 5 5/7 as a fraction

Add 27/24 and 40/7

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 5 5/7

27/24 + 40/7 is 383/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 7 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
27/24 = 27 × 7/24 × 7 = 189/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
40/7 = 40 × 24/7 × 24 = 960/168
Add the two like fractions:
189/168 + 960/168 = 189 + 960/168 = 1149/168
1149/168 simplified gives 383/56
So, 27/24 + 40/7 = 383/56
In mixed form: 647/56

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