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Add 40/84 and 16/27

40/84 + 16/27 is 202/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 27 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    40/84 = 40 × 9/84 × 9 = 360/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
    16/27 = 16 × 28/27 × 28 = 448/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/756 + 448/756 = 360 + 448/756 = 808/756
  5. 808/756 simplified gives 202/189
  6. So, 40/84 + 16/27 = 202/189
    In mixed form: 113/189

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