Add 27/40 and 24/45
27/40 + 24/45 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
27/40 = 27 × 9/40 × 9 = 243/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
24/45 = 24 × 8/45 × 8 = 192/360 - Add the two like fractions:
243/360 + 192/360 = 243 + 192/360 = 435/360 - 435/360 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 27/40 + 24/45 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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