Add 40/45 and 27/14, Solve 40/45 + 1 13/14 as a fraction

Add 40/45 and 27/14

1^st number: 40/45, 2^nd number: 1 13/14

40/45 + 27/14 is 355/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
40/45 = 40 × 14/45 × 14 = 560/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
27/14 = 27 × 45/14 × 45 = 1215/630
Add the two like fractions:
560/630 + 1215/630 = 560 + 1215/630 = 1775/630
1775/630 simplified gives 355/126
So, 40/45 + 27/14 = 355/126
In mixed form: 2103/126

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