Add 4/27 and 8/40
4/27 + 8/40 is 47/135.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 27/40 × 27 = 216/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
160/1080 + 216/1080 = 160 + 216/1080 = 376/1080 - 376/1080 simplified gives 47/135
- So, 4/27 + 8/40 = 47/135
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