Add 40/72 and 27/60
40/72 + 27/60 is 181/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
40/72 = 40 × 5/72 × 5 = 200/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
27/60 = 27 × 6/60 × 6 = 162/360 - Add the two like fractions:
200/360 + 162/360 = 200 + 162/360 = 362/360 - 362/360 simplified gives 181/180
- So, 40/72 + 27/60 = 181/180
In mixed form: 11/180
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 80/72+27/60 40/72+54/60 40/72+81/60