Add 6/40 and 4/27, Solve 6/40 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 6/40 and 4/27

6/40 + 4/27 is 161/540.

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,
6/40 = 6 × 27/40 × 27 = 162/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
4/27 = 4 × 40/27 × 40 = 160/1080
Add the two like fractions:
162/1080 + 160/1080 = 162 + 160/1080 = 322/1080
322/1080 simplified gives 161/540
So, 6/40 + 4/27 = 161/540

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