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Add 7/27 and 40/4

1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 10 0/4

7/27 + 40/4 is 277/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
    7/27 = 7 × 4/27 × 4 = 28/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    40/4 = 40 × 27/4 × 27 = 1080/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/108 + 1080/108 = 28 + 1080/108 = 1108/108
  5. 1108/108 simplified gives 277/27
  6. So, 7/27 + 40/4 = 277/27
    In mixed form: 107/27

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