Add 27/36 and 16/40
27/36 + 16/40 is 23/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
27/36 = 27 × 10/36 × 10 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
16/40 = 16 × 9/40 × 9 = 144/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 144/360 = 270 + 144/360 = 414/360 - 414/360 simplified gives 23/20
- So, 27/36 + 16/40 = 23/20
In mixed form: 13/20
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