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Add 40/25 and 42/27

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 1 15/27

40/25 + 42/27 is 142/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    40/25 = 40 × 27/25 × 27 = 1080/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/675 + 1050/675 = 1080 + 1050/675 = 2130/675
  5. 2130/675 simplified gives 142/45
  6. So, 40/25 + 42/27 = 142/45
    In mixed form: 37/45

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