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Add 27/72 and 40/10

1st number: 27/72, 2nd number: 4 0/10

27/72 + 40/10 is 35/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 10 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
    27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
    40/10 = 40 × 36/10 × 36 = 1440/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/360 + 1440/360 = 135 + 1440/360 = 1575/360
  5. 1575/360 simplified gives 35/8
  6. So, 27/72 + 40/10 = 35/8
    In mixed form: 43/8

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