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Add 40/32 and 42/27

1st number: 1 8/32, 2nd number: 1 15/27

40/32 + 42/27 is 101/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 27 is 864

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
    40/32 = 40 × 27/32 × 27 = 1080/864
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
    42/27 = 42 × 32/27 × 32 = 1344/864
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/864 + 1344/864 = 1080 + 1344/864 = 2424/864
  5. 2424/864 simplified gives 101/36
  6. So, 40/32 + 42/27 = 101/36
    In mixed form: 229/36

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