Add 36/27 and 14/40, Solve 1 9/27 + 14/40 as a fraction

Add 36/27 and 14/40

1^st number: 1 9/27, 2^nd number: 14/40

36/27 + 14/40 is 101/60.

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,
36/27 = 36 × 40/27 × 40 = 1440/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
14/40 = 14 × 27/40 × 27 = 378/1080
Add the two like fractions:
1440/1080 + 378/1080 = 1440 + 378/1080 = 1818/1080
1818/1080 simplified gives 101/60
So, 36/27 + 14/40 = 101/60
In mixed form: 141/60

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