Add 7/14 and 40/54
7/14 + 40/54 is 67/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
7/14 = 7 × 27/14 × 27 = 189/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
40/54 = 40 × 7/54 × 7 = 280/378 - Add the two like fractions:
189/378 + 280/378 = 189 + 280/378 = 469/378 - 469/378 simplified gives 67/54
- So, 7/14 + 40/54 = 67/54
In mixed form: 113/54
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