Add 6/7 and 27/40
6/7 + 27/40 is 429/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
6/7 = 6 × 40/7 × 40 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Add the two like fractions:
240/280 + 189/280 = 240 + 189/280 = 429/280 - So, 6/7 + 27/40 = 429/280
In mixed form: 1149/280
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