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Add 5/7 and 40/27

1st number: 5/7, 2nd number: 1 13/27

5/7 + 40/27 is 415/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
    5/7 = 5 × 27/7 × 27 = 135/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    40/27 = 40 × 7/27 × 7 = 280/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/189 + 280/189 = 135 + 280/189 = 415/189
  5. So, 5/7 + 40/27 = 415/189
    In mixed form: 237/189

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