Add 40/35 and 15/27, Solve 1 5/35 + 15/27 as a fraction

Add 40/35 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 5/35, 2^nd number: 15/27

40/35 + 15/27 is 107/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
40/35 = 40 × 27/35 × 27 = 1080/945
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
15/27 = 15 × 35/27 × 35 = 525/945
Add the two like fractions:
1080/945 + 525/945 = 1080 + 525/945 = 1605/945
1605/945 simplified gives 107/63
So, 40/35 + 15/27 = 107/63
In mixed form: 144/63

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