Add 40/54 and 7/35
40/54 + 7/35 is 127/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
40/54 = 40 × 35/54 × 35 = 1400/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
7/35 = 7 × 54/35 × 54 = 378/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/1890 + 378/1890 = 1400 + 378/1890 = 1778/1890 - 1778/1890 simplified gives 127/135
- So, 40/54 + 7/35 = 127/135
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