Add 27/15 and 21/40
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 21/40
27/15 + 21/40 is 93/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
27/15 = 27 × 8/15 × 8 = 216/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
21/40 = 21 × 3/40 × 3 = 63/120 - Add the two like fractions:
216/120 + 63/120 = 216 + 63/120 = 279/120 - 279/120 simplified gives 93/40
- So, 27/15 + 21/40 = 93/40
In mixed form: 213/40
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