Add 54/72 and 30/40
54/72 + 30/40 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
30/40 = 30 × 9/40 × 9 = 270/360 - Add the two like fractions:
270/360 + 270/360 = 270 + 270/360 = 540/360 - 540/360 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 54/72 + 30/40 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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