Add 32/27 and 5/40, Solve 1 5/27 + 5/40 as a fraction

Add 32/27 and 5/40

1^st number: 1 5/27, 2^nd number: 5/40

32/27 + 5/40 is 283/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
32/27 = 32 × 40/27 × 40 = 1280/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
5/40 = 5 × 27/40 × 27 = 135/1080
Add the two like fractions:
1280/1080 + 135/1080 = 1280 + 135/1080 = 1415/1080
1415/1080 simplified gives 283/216
So, 32/27 + 5/40 = 283/216
In mixed form: 167/216

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