Add 40/6 and 8/27
1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 8/27
40/6 + 8/27 is 188/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/27 = 8 × 2/27 × 2 = 16/54 - Add the two like fractions:
360/54 + 16/54 = 360 + 16/54 = 376/54 - 376/54 simplified gives 188/27
- So, 40/6 + 8/27 = 188/27
In mixed form: 626/27
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