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Add 40/27 and 20/35

1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 20/35

40/27 + 20/35 is 388/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 35 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    40/27 = 40 × 35/27 × 35 = 1400/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    20/35 = 20 × 27/35 × 27 = 540/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/945 + 540/945 = 1400 + 540/945 = 1940/945
  5. 1940/945 simplified gives 388/189
  6. So, 40/27 + 20/35 = 388/189
    In mixed form: 210/189

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