Add 27/35 and 16/40
27/35 + 16/40 is 41/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
216/280 + 112/280 = 216 + 112/280 = 328/280 - 328/280 simplified gives 41/35
- So, 27/35 + 16/40 = 41/35
In mixed form: 16/35
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