Add 24/54 and 30/40
24/54 + 30/40 is 43/36.
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,
24/54 = 24 × 20/54 × 20 = 480/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
30/40 = 30 × 27/40 × 27 = 810/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
480/1080 + 810/1080 = 480 + 810/1080 = 1290/1080 - 1290/1080 simplified gives 43/36
- So, 24/54 + 30/40 = 43/36
In mixed form: 17/36
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