Add 27/36 and 6/40
27/36 + 6/40 is 9/10.
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,
6/40 = 6 × 9/40 × 9 = 54/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 54/360 = 270 + 54/360 = 324/360 - 324/360 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 27/36 + 6/40 = 9/10
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