Add 40/27 and 6/15
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 6/15
40/27 + 6/15 is 254/135.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 9/15 × 9 = 54/135 - Add the two like fractions:
200/135 + 54/135 = 200 + 54/135 = 254/135 - So, 40/27 + 6/15 = 254/135
In mixed form: 1119/135
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