Add 40/15 and 20/54
1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 20/54
40/15 + 20/54 is 82/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
40/15 = 40 × 18/15 × 18 = 720/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Add the two like fractions:
720/270 + 100/270 = 720 + 100/270 = 820/270 - 820/270 simplified gives 82/27
- So, 40/15 + 20/54 = 82/27
In mixed form: 31/27
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