Add 40/84 and 27/48, Solve 40/84 + 27/48 as a fraction

Add 40/84 and 27/48

40/84 + 27/48 is 349/336.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
40/84 = 40 × 4/84 × 4 = 160/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
Add the two like fractions:
160/336 + 189/336 = 160 + 189/336 = 349/336
So, 40/84 + 27/48 = 349/336
In mixed form: 113/336

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