Add 27/40 and 7/12
27/40 + 7/12 is 151/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 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 12 × 10 = 120,
7/12 = 7 × 10/12 × 10 = 70/120 - Add the two like fractions:
81/120 + 70/120 = 81 + 70/120 = 151/120 - So, 27/40 + 7/12 = 151/120
In mixed form: 131/120
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