Add 8/40 and 27/36
8/40 + 27/36 is 19/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
8/40 = 8 × 9/40 × 9 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
27/36 = 27 × 10/36 × 10 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 270/360 = 72 + 270/360 = 342/360 - 342/360 simplified gives 19/20
- So, 8/40 + 27/36 = 19/20
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