Add 14/54 and 16/40
14/54 + 16/40 is 89/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
14/54 = 14 × 20/54 × 20 = 280/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
16/40 = 16 × 27/40 × 27 = 432/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1080 + 432/1080 = 280 + 432/1080 = 712/1080 - 712/1080 simplified gives 89/135
- So, 14/54 + 16/40 = 89/135
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