Add 3/40 and 27/75
3/40 + 27/75 is 87/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
3/40 = 3 × 15/40 × 15 = 45/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
27/75 = 27 × 8/75 × 8 = 216/600 - Add the two like fractions:
45/600 + 216/600 = 45 + 216/600 = 261/600 - 261/600 simplified gives 87/200
- So, 3/40 + 27/75 = 87/200
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