Add 54/40 and 4/72
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 4/72
54/40 + 4/72 is 253/180.
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,
4/72 = 4 × 5/72 × 5 = 20/360 - Add the two like fractions:
486/360 + 20/360 = 486 + 20/360 = 506/360 - 506/360 simplified gives 253/180
- So, 54/40 + 4/72 = 253/180
In mixed form: 173/180
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