Add 40/54 and 8/15
40/54 + 8/15 is 172/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
8/15 = 8 × 18/15 × 18 = 144/270 - Add the two like fractions:
200/270 + 144/270 = 200 + 144/270 = 344/270 - 344/270 simplified gives 172/135
- So, 40/54 + 8/15 = 172/135
In mixed form: 137/135
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