Add 40/27 and 72/10, Solve 1 13/27 + 7 2/10 as a fraction

Add 40/27 and 72/10

1^st number: 1 13/27, 2^nd number: 7 2/10

40/27 + 72/10 is 1172/135.

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,
72/10 = 72 × 27/10 × 27 = 1944/270
Add the two like fractions:
400/270 + 1944/270 = 400 + 1944/270 = 2344/270
2344/270 simplified gives 1172/135
So, 40/27 + 72/10 = 1172/135
In mixed form: 892/135

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