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Add 40/5 and 2/27

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2/27

40/5 + 2/27 is 218/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    40/5 = 40 × 27/5 × 27 = 1080/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    2/27 = 2 × 5/27 × 5 = 10/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/135 + 10/135 = 1080 + 10/135 = 1090/135
  5. 1090/135 simplified gives 218/27
  6. So, 40/5 + 2/27 = 218/27
    In mixed form: 82/27

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