Add 9/54 and 36/40
9/54 + 36/40 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
9/54 = 9 × 20/54 × 20 = 180/1080 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
36/40 = 36 × 27/40 × 27 = 972/1080 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1080 + 972/1080 = 180 + 972/1080 = 1152/1080 - 1152/1080 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 9/54 + 36/40 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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