Add 40/5 and 27/42, Solve 8 0/5 + 27/42 as a fraction

Add 40/5 and 27/42

1^st number: 8 0/5, 2^nd number: 27/42

40/5 + 27/42 is 121/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
40/5 = 40 × 42/5 × 42 = 1680/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
27/42 = 27 × 5/42 × 5 = 135/210
Add the two like fractions:
1680/210 + 135/210 = 1680 + 135/210 = 1815/210
1815/210 simplified gives 121/14
So, 40/5 + 27/42 = 121/14
In mixed form: 89/14

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