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Add 40/6 and 27/28

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 27/28

40/6 + 27/28 is 641/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    40/6 = 40 × 14/6 × 14 = 560/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/84 + 81/84 = 560 + 81/84 = 641/84
  5. So, 40/6 + 27/28 = 641/84
    In mixed form: 753/84

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