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Add 5/27 and 28/40

5/27 + 28/40 is 239/270.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    5/27 = 5 × 40/27 × 40 = 200/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    28/40 = 28 × 27/40 × 27 = 756/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/1080 + 756/1080 = 200 + 756/1080 = 956/1080
  5. 956/1080 simplified gives 239/270
  6. So, 5/27 + 28/40 = 239/270

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