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Add 27/40 and 5/3

1st number: 27/40, 2nd number: 1 2/3

27/40 + 5/3 is 281/120.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    5/3 = 5 × 40/3 × 40 = 200/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/120 + 200/120 = 81 + 200/120 = 281/120
  5. So, 27/40 + 5/3 = 281/120
    In mixed form: 241/120

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