Add 40/30 and 27/28, Solve 1 10/30 + 27/28 as a fraction

Add 40/30 and 27/28

1^st number: 1 10/30, 2^nd number: 27/28

40/30 + 27/28 is 193/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
40/30 = 40 × 14/30 × 14 = 560/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
27/28 = 27 × 15/28 × 15 = 405/420
Add the two like fractions:
560/420 + 405/420 = 560 + 405/420 = 965/420
965/420 simplified gives 193/84
So, 40/30 + 27/28 = 193/84
In mixed form: 225/84

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