Add 35/27 and 6/40, Solve 1 8/27 + 6/40 as a fraction

Add 35/27 and 6/40

1^st number: 1 8/27, 2^nd number: 6/40

35/27 + 6/40 is 781/540.

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,
35/27 = 35 × 40/27 × 40 = 1400/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
6/40 = 6 × 27/40 × 27 = 162/1080
Add the two like fractions:
1400/1080 + 162/1080 = 1400 + 162/1080 = 1562/1080
1562/1080 simplified gives 781/540
So, 35/27 + 6/40 = 781/540
In mixed form: 1241/540

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