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Add 56/40 and 12/27

1st number: 1 16/40, 2nd number: 12/27

56/40 + 12/27 is 83/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    56/40 = 56 × 27/40 × 27 = 1512/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    12/27 = 12 × 40/27 × 40 = 480/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1080 + 480/1080 = 1512 + 480/1080 = 1992/1080
  5. 1992/1080 simplified gives 83/45
  6. So, 56/40 + 12/27 = 83/45
    In mixed form: 138/45

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