Add 40/27 and 56/10, Solve 1 13/27 + 5 6/10 as a fraction

Add 40/27 and 56/10

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 5 6/10

40/27 + 56/10 is 956/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 10 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
40/27 = 40 × 10/27 × 10 = 400/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
56/10 = 56 × 27/10 × 27 = 1512/270
Add the two like fractions:
400/270 + 1512/270 = 400 + 1512/270 = 1912/270
1912/270 simplified gives 956/135
So, 40/27 + 56/10 = 956/135
In mixed form: 711/135

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