Add 9/40 and 27/75
9/40 + 27/75 is 117/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
9/40 = 9 × 15/40 × 15 = 135/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
27/75 = 27 × 8/75 × 8 = 216/600 - Add the two like fractions:
135/600 + 216/600 = 135 + 216/600 = 351/600 - 351/600 simplified gives 117/200
- So, 9/40 + 27/75 = 117/200
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