Add 2/54 and 16/40
2/54 + 16/40 is 59/135.
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,
2/54 = 2 × 20/54 × 20 = 40/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
16/40 = 16 × 27/40 × 27 = 432/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
40/1080 + 432/1080 = 40 + 432/1080 = 472/1080 - 472/1080 simplified gives 59/135
- So, 2/54 + 16/40 = 59/135
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