Add 40/18 and 27/60
1st number: 2 4/18, 2nd number: 27/60
40/18 + 27/60 is 481/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
40/18 = 40 × 10/18 × 10 = 400/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
27/60 = 27 × 3/60 × 3 = 81/180 - Add the two like fractions:
400/180 + 81/180 = 400 + 81/180 = 481/180 - So, 40/18 + 27/60 = 481/180
In mixed form: 2121/180
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