Add 40/45 and 4/54
40/45 + 4/54 is 26/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
40/45 = 40 × 6/45 × 6 = 240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
240/270 + 20/270 = 240 + 20/270 = 260/270 - 260/270 simplified gives 26/27
- So, 40/45 + 4/54 = 26/27
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