Add 27/40 and 6/8
27/40 + 6/8 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
6/8 = 6 × 5/8 × 5 = 30/40 - Add the two like fractions:
27/40 + 30/40 = 27 + 30/40 = 57/40 - So, 27/40 + 6/8 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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