Add 27/2 and 15/40
1st number: 13 1/2, 2nd number: 15/40
27/2 + 15/40 is 111/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
27/2 = 27 × 20/2 × 20 = 540/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
15/40 = 15 × 1/40 × 1 = 15/40 - Add the two like fractions:
540/40 + 15/40 = 540 + 15/40 = 555/40 - 555/40 simplified gives 111/8
- So, 27/2 + 15/40 = 111/8
In mixed form: 137/8
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