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Add 96/40 and 5/27

1st number: 2 16/40, 2nd number: 5/27

96/40 + 5/27 is 349/135.

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,
    96/40 = 96 × 27/40 × 27 = 2592/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    5/27 = 5 × 40/27 × 40 = 200/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2592/1080 + 200/1080 = 2592 + 200/1080 = 2792/1080
  5. 2792/1080 simplified gives 349/135
  6. So, 96/40 + 5/27 = 349/135
    In mixed form: 279/135

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