Add 54/40 and 10/15
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 10/15
54/40 + 10/15 is 121/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
10/15 = 10 × 8/15 × 8 = 80/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 80/120 = 162 + 80/120 = 242/120 - 242/120 simplified gives 121/60
- So, 54/40 + 10/15 = 121/60
In mixed form: 21/60
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