Add 40/27 and 14/15
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 14/15
40/27 + 14/15 is 326/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 15 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
40/27 = 40 × 5/27 × 5 = 200/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
14/15 = 14 × 9/15 × 9 = 126/135 - Add the two like fractions:
200/135 + 126/135 = 200 + 126/135 = 326/135 - So, 40/27 + 14/15 = 326/135
In mixed form: 256/135
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