Add 40/54 and 20/24
40/54 + 20/24 is 85/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
40/54 = 40 × 4/54 × 4 = 160/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
20/24 = 20 × 9/24 × 9 = 180/216 - Add the two like fractions:
160/216 + 180/216 = 160 + 180/216 = 340/216 - 340/216 simplified gives 85/54
- So, 40/54 + 20/24 = 85/54
In mixed form: 131/54
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