Add 54/60 and 40/64
54/60 + 40/64 is 61/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
54/60 = 54 × 16/60 × 16 = 864/960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
40/64 = 40 × 15/64 × 15 = 600/960 - Add the two like fractions:
864/960 + 600/960 = 864 + 600/960 = 1464/960 - 1464/960 simplified gives 61/40
- So, 54/60 + 40/64 = 61/40
In mixed form: 121/40
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