Add 40/54 and 35/36
40/54 + 35/36 is 185/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
40/54 = 40 × 2/54 × 2 = 80/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
35/36 = 35 × 3/36 × 3 = 105/108 - Add the two like fractions:
80/108 + 105/108 = 80 + 105/108 = 185/108 - So, 40/54 + 35/36 = 185/108
In mixed form: 177/108
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