Add 1/9 and 27/40
1/9 + 27/40 is 283/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
1/9 = 1 × 40/9 × 40 = 40/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Add the two like fractions:
40/360 + 243/360 = 40 + 243/360 = 283/360 - So, 1/9 + 27/40 = 283/360
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