Add 45/60 and 27/40
45/60 + 27/40 is 57/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
45/60 = 45 × 2/60 × 2 = 90/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120 - Add the two like fractions:
90/120 + 81/120 = 90 + 81/120 = 171/120 - 171/120 simplified gives 57/40
- So, 45/60 + 27/40 = 57/40
In mixed form: 117/40
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