Add 27/40 and 63/90
27/40 + 63/90 is 11/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
63/90 = 63 × 4/90 × 4 = 252/360 - Add the two like fractions:
243/360 + 252/360 = 243 + 252/360 = 495/360 - 495/360 simplified gives 11/8
- So, 27/40 + 63/90 = 11/8
In mixed form: 13/8
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