Add 27/40 and 7/9, Solve 27/40 + 7/9 as a fraction

Add 27/40 and 7/9

27/40 + 7/9 is 523/360.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 9 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 9 × 40 = 360,
7/9 = 7 × 40/9 × 40 = 280/360
Add the two like fractions:
243/360 + 280/360 = 243 + 280/360 = 523/360
So, 27/40 + 7/9 = 523/360
In mixed form: 1163/360

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