Add 90/40 and 5/27, Solve 2 10/40 + 5/27 as a fraction

Add 90/40 and 5/27

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 5/27

90/40 + 5/27 is 263/108.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
90/40 = 90 × 27/40 × 27 = 2430/1080
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
5/27 = 5 × 40/27 × 40 = 200/1080
Add the two like fractions:
2430/1080 + 200/1080 = 2430 + 200/1080 = 2630/1080
2630/1080 simplified gives 263/108
So, 90/40 + 5/27 = 263/108
In mixed form: 247/108

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