Add 40/9 and 27/6
1st number: 4 4/9, 2nd number: 4 3/6
40/9 + 27/6 is 161/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 6 is 18
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 2 = 18,
40/9 = 40 × 2/9 × 2 = 80/18 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 3 = 18,
27/6 = 27 × 3/6 × 3 = 81/18 - Add the two like fractions:
80/18 + 81/18 = 80 + 81/18 = 161/18 - So, 40/9 + 27/6 = 161/18
In mixed form: 817/18
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