Add 54/40 and 21/72
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 21/72
54/40 + 21/72 is 197/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
54/40 = 54 × 9/40 × 9 = 486/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
21/72 = 21 × 5/72 × 5 = 105/360 - Add the two like fractions:
486/360 + 105/360 = 486 + 105/360 = 591/360 - 591/360 simplified gives 197/120
- So, 54/40 + 21/72 = 197/120
In mixed form: 177/120
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