Add 15/25 and 27/40
15/25 + 27/40 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
15/25 = 15 × 8/25 × 8 = 120/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
27/40 = 27 × 5/40 × 5 = 135/200 - Add the two like fractions:
120/200 + 135/200 = 120 + 135/200 = 255/200 - 255/200 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 15/25 + 27/40 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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