Add 54/45 and 21/40
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 21/40
54/45 + 21/40 is 69/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
21/40 = 21 × 9/40 × 9 = 189/360 - Add the two like fractions:
432/360 + 189/360 = 432 + 189/360 = 621/360 - 621/360 simplified gives 69/40
- So, 54/45 + 21/40 = 69/40
In mixed form: 129/40
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