Add 27/40 and 32/30, Solve 27/40 + 1 2/30 as a fraction

Add 27/40 and 32/30

1^st number: 27/40, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

27/40 + 32/30 is 209/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120
Add the two like fractions:
81/120 + 128/120 = 81 + 128/120 = 209/120
So, 27/40 + 32/30 = 209/120
In mixed form: 189/120

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