Add 54/70 and 27/40
54/70 + 27/40 is 81/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280 - Add the two like fractions:
216/280 + 189/280 = 216 + 189/280 = 405/280 - 405/280 simplified gives 81/56
- So, 54/70 + 27/40 = 81/56
In mixed form: 125/56
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