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Add 14/54 and 40/10

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 4 0/10

14/54 + 40/10 is 115/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    40/10 = 40 × 27/10 × 27 = 1080/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/270 + 1080/270 = 70 + 1080/270 = 1150/270
  5. 1150/270 simplified gives 115/27
  6. So, 14/54 + 40/10 = 115/27
    In mixed form: 47/27

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