Add 40/6 and 16/27, Solve 6 4/6 + 16/27 as a fraction

Add 40/6 and 16/27

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 16/27

40/6 + 16/27 is 196/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 27 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
16/27 = 16 × 2/27 × 2 = 32/54
Add the two like fractions:
360/54 + 32/54 = 360 + 32/54 = 392/54
392/54 simplified gives 196/27
So, 40/6 + 16/27 = 196/27
In mixed form: 77/27

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