Add 54/84 and 15/40
54/84 + 15/40 is 57/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
54/84 = 54 × 10/84 × 10 = 540/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
15/40 = 15 × 21/40 × 21 = 315/840 - Add the two like fractions:
540/840 + 315/840 = 540 + 315/840 = 855/840 - 855/840 simplified gives 57/56
- So, 54/84 + 15/40 = 57/56
In mixed form: 11/56
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