Add 4/27 and 40/6, Solve 4/27 + 6 4/6 as a fraction

Add 4/27 and 40/6

1^st number: 4/27, 2^nd number: 6 4/6

4/27 + 40/6 is 184/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
4/27 = 4 × 2/27 × 2 = 8/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
Add the two like fractions:
8/54 + 360/54 = 8 + 360/54 = 368/54
368/54 simplified gives 184/27
So, 4/27 + 40/6 = 184/27
In mixed form: 622/27

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