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Add 27/40 and 18/27

27/40 + 18/27 is 161/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    27/40 = 27 × 27/40 × 27 = 729/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
    18/27 = 18 × 40/27 × 40 = 720/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    729/1080 + 720/1080 = 729 + 720/1080 = 1449/1080
  5. 1449/1080 simplified gives 161/120
  6. So, 27/40 + 18/27 = 161/120
    In mixed form: 141/120

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