Add 54/45 and 40/25
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 1 15/25
54/45 + 40/25 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
54/45 = 54 × 5/45 × 5 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 360/225 = 270 + 360/225 = 630/225 - 630/225 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 54/45 + 40/25 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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