Add 27/40 and 3/30
27/40 + 3/30 is 31/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
3/30 = 3 × 4/30 × 4 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
81/120 + 12/120 = 81 + 12/120 = 93/120 - 93/120 simplified gives 31/40
- So, 27/40 + 3/30 = 31/40
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