Add 40/14 and 3/27, Solve 2 12/14 + 3/27 as a fraction

Add 40/14 and 3/27

1^st number: 2 12/14, 2^nd number: 3/27

40/14 + 3/27 is 187/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
40/14 = 40 × 27/14 × 27 = 1080/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
3/27 = 3 × 14/27 × 14 = 42/378
Add the two like fractions:
1080/378 + 42/378 = 1080 + 42/378 = 1122/378
1122/378 simplified gives 187/63
So, 40/14 + 3/27 = 187/63
In mixed form: 261/63

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