Add 40/70 and 12/54
40/70 + 12/54 is 50/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
40/70 = 40 × 27/70 × 27 = 1080/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
12/54 = 12 × 35/54 × 35 = 420/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1080/1890 + 420/1890 = 1080 + 420/1890 = 1500/1890 - 1500/1890 simplified gives 50/63
- So, 40/70 + 12/54 = 50/63
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