Add 27/18 and 32/40
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 32/40
27/18 + 32/40 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
27/18 = 27 × 20/18 × 20 = 540/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
32/40 = 32 × 9/40 × 9 = 288/360 - Add the two like fractions:
540/360 + 288/360 = 540 + 288/360 = 828/360 - 828/360 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 27/18 + 32/40 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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