Add 54/40 and 6/30
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 6/30
54/40 + 6/30 is 31/20.
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,
6/30 = 6 × 4/30 × 4 = 24/120 - Add the two like fractions:
162/120 + 24/120 = 162 + 24/120 = 186/120 - 186/120 simplified gives 31/20
- So, 54/40 + 6/30 = 31/20
In mixed form: 111/20
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