Add 27/6 and 5/40
1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 5/40
27/6 + 5/40 is 37/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
27/6 = 27 × 20/6 × 20 = 540/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
5/40 = 5 × 3/40 × 3 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
540/120 + 15/120 = 540 + 15/120 = 555/120 - 555/120 simplified gives 37/8
- So, 27/6 + 5/40 = 37/8
In mixed form: 45/8
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