Add 27/7 and 24/40, Solve 3 6/7 + 24/40 as a fraction

Add 27/7 and 24/40

1^st number: 3 6/7, 2^nd number: 24/40

27/7 + 24/40 is 156/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
27/7 = 27 × 40/7 × 40 = 1080/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280
Add the two like fractions:
1080/280 + 168/280 = 1080 + 168/280 = 1248/280
1248/280 simplified gives 156/35
So, 27/7 + 24/40 = 156/35
In mixed form: 416/35

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