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Add 27/40 and 2/45

27/40 + 2/45 is 259/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    2/45 = 2 × 8/45 × 8 = 16/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/360 + 16/360 = 243 + 16/360 = 259/360
  5. So, 27/40 + 2/45 = 259/360

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