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Add 45/54 and 16/40

45/54 + 16/40 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    45/54 = 45 × 20/54 × 20 = 900/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    16/40 = 16 × 27/40 × 27 = 432/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1080 + 432/1080 = 900 + 432/1080 = 1332/1080
  5. 1332/1080 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 45/54 + 16/40 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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