Add 42/40 and 6/27, Solve 1 2/40 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 42/40 and 6/27

1^st number: 1 2/40, 2^nd number: 6/27

42/40 + 6/27 is 229/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
42/40 = 42 × 27/40 × 27 = 1134/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
6/27 = 6 × 40/27 × 40 = 240/1080
Add the two like fractions:
1134/1080 + 240/1080 = 1134 + 240/1080 = 1374/1080
1374/1080 simplified gives 229/180
So, 42/40 + 6/27 = 229/180
In mixed form: 149/180

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