Add 35/40 and 4/27
35/40 + 4/27 is 221/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 27 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
35/40 = 35 × 27/40 × 27 = 945/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
4/27 = 4 × 40/27 × 40 = 160/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
945/1080 + 160/1080 = 945 + 160/1080 = 1105/1080 - 1105/1080 simplified gives 221/216
- So, 35/40 + 4/27 = 221/216
In mixed form: 15/216
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