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Add 27/54 and 28/40

27/54 + 28/40 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    27/54 = 27 × 20/54 × 20 = 540/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    28/40 = 28 × 27/40 × 27 = 756/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/1080 + 756/1080 = 540 + 756/1080 = 1296/1080
  5. 1296/1080 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 27/54 + 28/40 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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