Add 7/54 and 40/80
7/54 + 40/80 is 17/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
7/54 = 7 × 40/54 × 40 = 280/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
40/80 = 40 × 27/80 × 27 = 1080/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
280/2160 + 1080/2160 = 280 + 1080/2160 = 1360/2160 - 1360/2160 simplified gives 17/27
- So, 7/54 + 40/80 = 17/27
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