Add 15/40 and 2/27
15/40 + 2/27 is 97/216.
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,
15/40 = 15 × 27/40 × 27 = 405/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
2/27 = 2 × 40/27 × 40 = 80/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
405/1080 + 80/1080 = 405 + 80/1080 = 485/1080 - 485/1080 simplified gives 97/216
- So, 15/40 + 2/27 = 97/216
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