Add 27/63 and 3/40
27/63 + 3/40 is 141/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
27/63 = 27 × 40/63 × 40 = 1080/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
3/40 = 3 × 63/40 × 63 = 189/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/2520 + 189/2520 = 1080 + 189/2520 = 1269/2520 - 1269/2520 simplified gives 141/280
- So, 27/63 + 3/40 = 141/280
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