Add 40/72 and 27/50, Solve 40/72 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 40/72 and 27/50

40/72 + 27/50 is 493/450.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
40/72 = 40 × 25/72 × 25 = 1000/1800
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
27/50 = 27 × 36/50 × 36 = 972/1800
Add the two like fractions:
1000/1800 + 972/1800 = 1000 + 972/1800 = 1972/1800
1972/1800 simplified gives 493/450
So, 40/72 + 27/50 = 493/450
In mixed form: 143/450

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