Add 6/9 and 40/54
6/9 + 40/54 is 38/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
6/9 = 6 × 6/9 × 6 = 36/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54 - Add the two like fractions:
36/54 + 40/54 = 36 + 40/54 = 76/54 - 76/54 simplified gives 38/27
- So, 6/9 + 40/54 = 38/27
In mixed form: 111/27
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