Add 40/54 and 8/12
40/54 + 8/12 is 38/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 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 12 × 9 = 108,
8/12 = 8 × 9/12 × 9 = 72/108 - Add the two like fractions:
80/108 + 72/108 = 80 + 72/108 = 152/108 - 152/108 simplified gives 38/27
- So, 40/54 + 8/12 = 38/27
In mixed form: 111/27
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