Add 40/54 and 27/30
40/54 + 27/30 is 443/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
27/30 = 27 × 9/30 × 9 = 243/270 - Add the two like fractions:
200/270 + 243/270 = 200 + 243/270 = 443/270 - So, 40/54 + 27/30 = 443/270
In mixed form: 1173/270
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