Add 3/54 and 28/40
3/54 + 28/40 is 34/45.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 20/54 × 20 = 60/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
28/40 = 28 × 27/40 × 27 = 756/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
60/1080 + 756/1080 = 60 + 756/1080 = 816/1080 - 816/1080 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 3/54 + 28/40 = 34/45
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