Add 40/5 and 2/54
1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 2/54
40/5 + 2/54 is 217/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
40/5 = 40 × 54/5 × 54 = 2160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/270 + 10/270 = 2160 + 10/270 = 2170/270 - 2170/270 simplified gives 217/27
- So, 40/5 + 2/54 = 217/27
In mixed form: 81/27
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