Add 40/54 and 63/90
40/54 + 63/90 is 389/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 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 90 × 3 = 270,
63/90 = 63 × 3/90 × 3 = 189/270 - Add the two like fractions:
200/270 + 189/270 = 200 + 189/270 = 389/270 - So, 40/54 + 63/90 = 389/270
In mixed form: 1119/270
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