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Add 72/40 and 2/27

1st number: 1 32/40, 2nd number: 2/27

72/40 + 2/27 is 253/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    72/40 = 72 × 27/40 × 27 = 1944/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    2/27 = 2 × 40/27 × 40 = 80/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1944/1080 + 80/1080 = 1944 + 80/1080 = 2024/1080
  5. 2024/1080 simplified gives 253/135
  6. So, 72/40 + 2/27 = 253/135
    In mixed form: 1118/135

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