Add 35/54 and 1/40
35/54 + 1/40 is 727/1080.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 20/54 × 20 = 700/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
1/40 = 1 × 27/40 × 27 = 27/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1080 + 27/1080 = 700 + 27/1080 = 727/1080 - So, 35/54 + 1/40 = 727/1080
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