Add 8/40 and 27/28
8/40 + 27/28 is 163/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
8/40 = 8 × 7/40 × 7 = 56/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
27/28 = 27 × 10/28 × 10 = 270/280 - Add the two like fractions:
56/280 + 270/280 = 56 + 270/280 = 326/280 - 326/280 simplified gives 163/140
- So, 8/40 + 27/28 = 163/140
In mixed form: 123/140
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