Add 54/40 and 6/36
1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 6/36
54/40 + 6/36 is 91/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 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 36 × 10 = 360,
6/36 = 6 × 10/36 × 10 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
486/360 + 60/360 = 486 + 60/360 = 546/360 - 546/360 simplified gives 91/60
- So, 54/40 + 6/36 = 91/60
In mixed form: 131/60
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