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Add 40/6 and 30/27

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 1 3/27

40/6 + 30/27 is 70/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    30/27 = 30 × 2/27 × 2 = 60/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/54 + 60/54 = 360 + 60/54 = 420/54
  5. 420/54 simplified gives 70/9
  6. So, 40/6 + 30/27 = 70/9
    In mixed form: 77/9

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