Add 15/9 and 40/54
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 40/54
15/9 + 40/54 is 65/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
15/9 = 15 × 6/9 × 6 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54 - Add the two like fractions:
90/54 + 40/54 = 90 + 40/54 = 130/54 - 130/54 simplified gives 65/27
- So, 15/9 + 40/54 = 65/27
In mixed form: 211/27
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