Add 27/40 and 40/30
1st number: 27/40, 2nd number: 1 10/30
27/40 + 40/30 is 241/120.
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,
40/30 = 40 × 4/30 × 4 = 160/120 - Add the two like fractions:
81/120 + 160/120 = 81 + 160/120 = 241/120 - So, 27/40 + 40/30 = 241/120
In mixed form: 21/120
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