Add 54/3 and 98/40
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 2 18/40
54/3 + 98/40 is 409/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
54/3 = 54 × 40/3 × 40 = 2160/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/120 + 294/120 = 2160 + 294/120 = 2454/120 - 2454/120 simplified gives 409/20
- So, 54/3 + 98/40 = 409/20
In mixed form: 209/20
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