Add 27/40 and 7/25
27/40 + 7/25 is 191/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 25 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
27/40 = 27 × 5/40 × 5 = 135/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
7/25 = 7 × 8/25 × 8 = 56/200 - Add the two like fractions:
135/200 + 56/200 = 135 + 56/200 = 191/200 - So, 27/40 + 7/25 = 191/200
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