Add 40/4 and 4/27, Solve 10 0/4 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 40/4 and 4/27

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 4/27

40/4 + 4/27 is 274/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
40/4 = 40 × 27/4 × 27 = 1080/108
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
4/27 = 4 × 4/27 × 4 = 16/108
Add the two like fractions:
1080/108 + 16/108 = 1080 + 16/108 = 1096/108
1096/108 simplified gives 274/27
So, 40/4 + 4/27 = 274/27
In mixed form: 104/27

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