Add 27/12 and 5/40, Solve 2 3/12 + 5/40 as a fraction

Add 27/12 and 5/40

1^st number: 2 3/12, 2^nd number: 5/40

27/12 + 5/40 is 19/8.

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,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120
Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 15/120 = 270 + 15/120 = 285/120
285/120 simplified gives 19/8
So, 27/12 + 5/40 = 19/8
In mixed form: 23/8

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