Add 75/81 and 40/54
75/81 + 40/54 is 5/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
75/81 = 75 × 2/81 × 2 = 150/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
40/54 = 40 × 3/54 × 3 = 120/162 - Add the two like fractions:
150/162 + 120/162 = 150 + 120/162 = 270/162 - 270/162 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 75/81 + 40/54 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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