Add 54/90 and 35/40
54/90 + 35/40 is 59/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
54/90 = 54 × 4/90 × 4 = 216/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
216/360 + 315/360 = 216 + 315/360 = 531/360 - 531/360 simplified gives 59/40
- So, 54/90 + 35/40 = 59/40
In mixed form: 119/40
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