Add 27/12 and 4/40, Solve 2 3/12 + 4/40 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 4/40

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 4/40

27/12 + 4/40 is 47/20.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
27/12 = 27 × 10/12 × 10 = 270/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 12/120 = 270 + 12/120 = 282/120
282/120 simplified gives 47/20
So, 27/12 + 4/40 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20

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