Add 8/25 and 40/54
8/25 + 40/54 is 716/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
8/25 = 8 × 54/25 × 54 = 432/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
40/54 = 40 × 25/54 × 25 = 1000/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
432/1350 + 1000/1350 = 432 + 1000/1350 = 1432/1350 - 1432/1350 simplified gives 716/675
- So, 8/25 + 40/54 = 716/675
In mixed form: 141/675
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