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

Add 6/27 and 42/40

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

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

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

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