Add 4/54 and 6/40
4/54 + 6/40 is 121/540.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 20/54 × 20 = 80/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
6/40 = 6 × 27/40 × 27 = 162/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
80/1080 + 162/1080 = 80 + 162/1080 = 242/1080 - 242/1080 simplified gives 121/540
- So, 4/54 + 6/40 = 121/540
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