Add 27/40 and 14/18
27/40 + 14/18 is 523/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
14/18 = 14 × 20/18 × 20 = 280/360 - Add the two like fractions:
243/360 + 280/360 = 243 + 280/360 = 523/360 - So, 27/40 + 14/18 = 523/360
In mixed form: 1163/360
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