Add 27/40 and 5/15
27/40 + 5/15 is 121/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 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 15 × 8 = 120,
5/15 = 5 × 8/15 × 8 = 40/120 - Add the two like fractions:
81/120 + 40/120 = 81 + 40/120 = 121/120 - So, 27/40 + 5/15 = 121/120
In mixed form: 11/120
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