Add 27/72 and 8/40
27/72 + 8/40 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Add the two like fractions:
135/360 + 72/360 = 135 + 72/360 = 207/360 - 207/360 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 27/72 + 8/40 = 23/40
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