Add 54/40 and 20/12
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 1 8/12
54/40 + 20/12 is 181/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 12 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 12 × 10 = 120,
20/12 = 20 × 10/12 × 10 = 200/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 200/120 = 162 + 200/120 = 362/120 - 362/120 simplified gives 181/60
- So, 54/40 + 20/12 = 181/60
In mixed form: 31/60
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