Add 40/54 and 15/45
40/54 + 15/45 is 29/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
15/45 = 15 × 6/45 × 6 = 90/270 - Add the two like fractions:
200/270 + 90/270 = 200 + 90/270 = 290/270 - 290/270 simplified gives 29/27
- So, 40/54 + 15/45 = 29/27
In mixed form: 12/27
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