Add 42/8 and 27/40
1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 27/40
42/8 + 27/40 is 237/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
42/8 = 42 × 5/8 × 5 = 210/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40 - Add the two like fractions:
210/40 + 27/40 = 210 + 27/40 = 237/40 - So, 42/8 + 27/40 = 237/40
In mixed form: 537/40
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