Add 45/6 and 27/40
1st number: 7 3/6, 2nd number: 27/40
45/6 + 27/40 is 327/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
45/6 = 45 × 20/6 × 20 = 900/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120 - Add the two like fractions:
900/120 + 81/120 = 900 + 81/120 = 981/120 - 981/120 simplified gives 327/40
- So, 45/6 + 27/40 = 327/40
In mixed form: 87/40
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