Add 54/24 and 16/40
1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 16/40
54/24 + 16/40 is 53/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
16/40 = 16 × 3/40 × 3 = 48/120 - Add the two like fractions:
270/120 + 48/120 = 270 + 48/120 = 318/120 - 318/120 simplified gives 53/20
- So, 54/24 + 16/40 = 53/20
In mixed form: 213/20
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