Add 27/56 and 27/40
27/56 + 27/40 is 81/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
27/56 = 27 × 5/56 × 5 = 135/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Add the two like fractions:
135/280 + 189/280 = 135 + 189/280 = 324/280 - 324/280 simplified gives 81/70
- So, 27/56 + 27/40 = 81/70
In mixed form: 111/70
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