Add 40/25 and 4/54
1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 4/54
40/25 + 4/54 is 226/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
40/25 = 40 × 54/25 × 54 = 2160/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1350 + 100/1350 = 2160 + 100/1350 = 2260/1350 - 2260/1350 simplified gives 226/135
- So, 40/25 + 4/54 = 226/135
In mixed form: 191/135
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