Add 40/48 and 27/72, Solve 40/48 + 27/72 as a fraction

Add 40/48 and 27/72

40/48 + 27/72 is 29/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
40/48 = 40 × 3/48 × 3 = 120/144
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
27/72 = 27 × 2/72 × 2 = 54/144
Add the two like fractions:
120/144 + 54/144 = 120 + 54/144 = 174/144
174/144 simplified gives 29/24
So, 40/48 + 27/72 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24

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