Add 27/50 and 15/40
27/50 + 15/40 is 183/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
27/50 = 27 × 4/50 × 4 = 108/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
15/40 = 15 × 5/40 × 5 = 75/200 - Add the two like fractions:
108/200 + 75/200 = 108 + 75/200 = 183/200 - So, 27/50 + 15/40 = 183/200
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