Add 10/40 and 24/27
10/40 + 24/27 is 41/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/40 = 10 × 27/40 × 27 = 270/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
24/27 = 24 × 40/27 × 40 = 960/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1080 + 960/1080 = 270 + 960/1080 = 1230/1080 - 1230/1080 simplified gives 41/36
- So, 10/40 + 24/27 = 41/36
In mixed form: 15/36
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