Add 54/60 and 49/40
1st number: 54/60, 2nd number: 1 9/40
54/60 + 49/40 is 17/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
54/60 = 54 × 2/60 × 2 = 108/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
49/40 = 49 × 3/40 × 3 = 147/120 - Add the two like fractions:
108/120 + 147/120 = 108 + 147/120 = 255/120 - 255/120 simplified gives 17/8
- So, 54/60 + 49/40 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8
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