Add 27/49 and 32/40
27/49 + 32/40 is 331/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
27/49 = 27 × 40/49 × 40 = 1080/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
32/40 = 32 × 49/40 × 49 = 1568/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1960 + 1568/1960 = 1080 + 1568/1960 = 2648/1960 - 2648/1960 simplified gives 331/245
- So, 27/49 + 32/40 = 331/245
In mixed form: 186/245
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