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Add 40/15 and 36/27

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 1 9/27

40/15 + 36/27 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
    40/15 = 40 × 9/15 × 9 = 360/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    36/27 = 36 × 5/27 × 5 = 180/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/135 + 180/135 = 360 + 180/135 = 540/135
  5. 540/135 simplified gives 4/1
  6. So, 40/15 + 36/27 = 4/1

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