Add 27/96 and 8/40
27/96 + 8/40 is 77/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 40 is 480
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
27/96 = 27 × 5/96 × 5 = 135/480 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
8/40 = 8 × 12/40 × 12 = 96/480 - Add the two like fractions:
135/480 + 96/480 = 135 + 96/480 = 231/480 - 231/480 simplified gives 77/160
- So, 27/96 + 8/40 = 77/160
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