Add 27/40 and 30/45
27/40 + 30/45 is 161/120.
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,
30/45 = 30 × 8/45 × 8 = 240/360 - Add the two like fractions:
243/360 + 240/360 = 243 + 240/360 = 483/360 - 483/360 simplified gives 161/120
- So, 27/40 + 30/45 = 161/120
In mixed form: 141/120
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