Add 45/10 and 27/40
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 27/40
45/10 + 27/40 is 207/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
45/10 = 45 × 4/10 × 4 = 180/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
27/40 = 27 × 1/40 × 1 = 27/40 - Add the two like fractions:
180/40 + 27/40 = 180 + 27/40 = 207/40 - So, 45/10 + 27/40 = 207/40
In mixed form: 57/40
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