Add 27/32 and 40/60
27/32 + 40/60 is 145/96.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
27/32 = 27 × 15/32 × 15 = 405/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
40/60 = 40 × 8/60 × 8 = 320/480 - Add the two like fractions:
405/480 + 320/480 = 405 + 320/480 = 725/480 - 725/480 simplified gives 145/96
- So, 27/32 + 40/60 = 145/96
In mixed form: 149/96
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