Add 54/40 and 27/30
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 27/30
54/40 + 27/30 is 9/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 30 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 30 × 4 = 120,
27/30 = 27 × 4/30 × 4 = 108/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 108/120 = 162 + 108/120 = 270/120 - 270/120 simplified gives 9/4
- So, 54/40 + 27/30 = 9/4
In mixed form: 21/4
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