Add 40/54 and 81/96
40/54 + 81/96 is 1369/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
40/54 = 40 × 16/54 × 16 = 640/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
81/96 = 81 × 9/96 × 9 = 729/864 - Add the two like fractions:
640/864 + 729/864 = 640 + 729/864 = 1369/864 - So, 40/54 + 81/96 = 1369/864
In mixed form: 1505/864
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