Add 27/6 and 40/42
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 40/42
27/6 + 40/42 is 229/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
27/6 = 27 × 7/6 × 7 = 189/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
40/42 = 40 × 1/42 × 1 = 40/42 - Add the two like fractions:
189/42 + 40/42 = 189 + 40/42 = 229/42 - So, 27/6 + 40/42 = 229/42
In mixed form: 519/42
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