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Add 84/40 and 15/27

1st number: 2 4/40, 2nd number: 15/27

84/40 + 15/27 is 239/90.

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,
    84/40 = 84 × 27/40 × 27 = 2268/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    15/27 = 15 × 40/27 × 40 = 600/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/1080 + 600/1080 = 2268 + 600/1080 = 2868/1080
  5. 2868/1080 simplified gives 239/90
  6. So, 84/40 + 15/27 = 239/90
    In mixed form: 259/90

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