Add 40/10 and 15/27, Solve 4 0/10 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 40/10 and 15/27

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 15/27

40/10 + 15/27 is 41/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
40/10 = 40 × 27/10 × 27 = 1080/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
15/27 = 15 × 10/27 × 10 = 150/270
Add the two like fractions:
1080/270 + 150/270 = 1080 + 150/270 = 1230/270
1230/270 simplified gives 41/9
So, 40/10 + 15/27 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9

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