Add 40/54 and 12/16
40/54 + 12/16 is 161/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
40/54 = 40 × 8/54 × 8 = 320/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
12/16 = 12 × 27/16 × 27 = 324/432 - Add the two like fractions:
320/432 + 324/432 = 320 + 324/432 = 644/432 - 644/432 simplified gives 161/108
- So, 40/54 + 12/16 = 161/108
In mixed form: 153/108
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