Add 2/54 and 8/40
2/54 + 8/40 is 32/135.
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,
8/40 = 8 × 27/40 × 27 = 216/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
40/1080 + 216/1080 = 40 + 216/1080 = 256/1080 - 256/1080 simplified gives 32/135
- So, 2/54 + 8/40 = 32/135
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