Add 27/40 and 6/14
27/40 + 6/14 is 309/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
6/14 = 6 × 20/14 × 20 = 120/280 - Add the two like fractions:
189/280 + 120/280 = 189 + 120/280 = 309/280 - So, 27/40 + 6/14 = 309/280
In mixed form: 129/280
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