Add 40/27 and 4/35, Solve 1 13/27 + 4/35 as a fraction

Add 40/27 and 4/35

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 4/35

40/27 + 4/35 is 1508/945.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
40/27 = 40 × 35/27 × 35 = 1400/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
4/35 = 4 × 27/35 × 27 = 108/945
Add the two like fractions:
1400/945 + 108/945 = 1400 + 108/945 = 1508/945
So, 40/27 + 4/35 = 1508/945
In mixed form: 1563/945

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