Add 54/40 and 14/60
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 14/60
54/40 + 14/60 is 19/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 60 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 60 × 2 = 120,
14/60 = 14 × 2/60 × 2 = 28/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 28/120 = 162 + 28/120 = 190/120 - 190/120 simplified gives 19/12
- So, 54/40 + 14/60 = 19/12
In mixed form: 17/12
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