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Add 9/40 and 16/27

9/40 + 16/27 is 883/1080.

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,
    9/40 = 9 × 27/40 × 27 = 243/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    16/27 = 16 × 40/27 × 40 = 640/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/1080 + 640/1080 = 243 + 640/1080 = 883/1080
  5. So, 9/40 + 16/27 = 883/1080

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