Add 5/27 and 40/81
5/27 + 40/81 is 55/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 81 is 81
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 81 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 3 = 81,
5/27 = 5 × 3/27 × 3 = 15/81 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 1 = 81,
40/81 = 40 × 1/81 × 1 = 40/81 - Add the two like fractions:
15/81 + 40/81 = 15 + 40/81 = 55/81 - So, 5/27 + 40/81 = 55/81
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