Add 4/27 and 25/40
4/27 + 25/40 is 167/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 40 = 1080,
4/27 = 4 × 40/27 × 40 = 160/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
25/40 = 25 × 27/40 × 27 = 675/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1080 + 675/1080 = 160 + 675/1080 = 835/1080 - 835/1080 simplified gives 167/216
- So, 4/27 + 25/40 = 167/216
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