Add 27/40 and 25/50
27/40 + 25/50 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
27/40 = 27 × 5/40 × 5 = 135/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
25/50 = 25 × 4/50 × 4 = 100/200 - Add the two like fractions:
135/200 + 100/200 = 135 + 100/200 = 235/200 - 235/200 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 27/40 + 25/50 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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