Add 27/72 and 40/50
27/72 + 40/50 is 47/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
27/72 = 27 × 25/72 × 25 = 675/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
40/50 = 40 × 36/50 × 36 = 1440/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1800 + 1440/1800 = 675 + 1440/1800 = 2115/1800 - 2115/1800 simplified gives 47/40
- So, 27/72 + 40/50 = 47/40
In mixed form: 17/40
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