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Add 7/27 and 40/6

1st number: 7/27, 2nd number: 6 4/6

7/27 + 40/6 is 187/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 6 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    7/27 = 7 × 2/27 × 2 = 14/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    40/6 = 40 × 9/6 × 9 = 360/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/54 + 360/54 = 14 + 360/54 = 374/54
  5. 374/54 simplified gives 187/27
  6. So, 7/27 + 40/6 = 187/27
    In mixed form: 625/27

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