Add 24/27 and 5/40
24/27 + 5/40 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
24/27 = 24 × 40/27 × 40 = 960/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
5/40 = 5 × 27/40 × 27 = 135/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
960/1080 + 135/1080 = 960 + 135/1080 = 1095/1080 - 1095/1080 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 24/27 + 5/40 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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