Add 27/40 and 14/20
27/40 + 14/20 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
14/20 = 14 × 2/20 × 2 = 28/40 - Add the two like fractions:
27/40 + 28/40 = 27 + 28/40 = 55/40 - 55/40 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 27/40 + 14/20 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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