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Add 40/27 and 16/40

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 16/40

40/27 + 16/40 is 254/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    40/27 = 40 × 40/27 × 40 = 1600/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    16/40 = 16 × 27/40 × 27 = 432/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/1080 + 432/1080 = 1600 + 432/1080 = 2032/1080
  5. 2032/1080 simplified gives 254/135
  6. So, 40/27 + 16/40 = 254/135
    In mixed form: 1119/135

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