Add 27/3 and 1/40, Solve 9 0/3 + 1/40 as a fraction

Add 27/3 and 1/40

1^st number: 9 0/3, 2^nd number: 1/40

27/3 + 1/40 is 361/40.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
27/3 = 27 × 40/3 × 40 = 1080/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
Add the two like fractions:
1080/120 + 3/120 = 1080 + 3/120 = 1083/120
1083/120 simplified gives 361/40
So, 27/3 + 1/40 = 361/40
In mixed form: 91/40

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