Add 4/54 and 40/90
4/54 + 40/90 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
40/90 = 40 × 3/90 × 3 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
20/270 + 120/270 = 20 + 120/270 = 140/270 - 140/270 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 4/54 + 40/90 = 14/27
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