Add 12/40 and 20/27
12/40 + 20/27 is 281/270.
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,
12/40 = 12 × 27/40 × 27 = 324/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
20/27 = 20 × 40/27 × 40 = 800/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
324/1080 + 800/1080 = 324 + 800/1080 = 1124/1080 - 1124/1080 simplified gives 281/270
- So, 12/40 + 20/27 = 281/270
In mixed form: 111/270
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