Add 54/40 and 32/30
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 1 2/30
54/40 + 32/30 is 29/12.
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,
32/30 = 32 × 4/30 × 4 = 128/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 128/120 = 162 + 128/120 = 290/120 - 290/120 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 54/40 + 32/30 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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