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Add 15/54 and 40/4

1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 10 0/4

15/54 + 40/4 is 185/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    40/4 = 40 × 27/4 × 27 = 1080/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/108 + 1080/108 = 30 + 1080/108 = 1110/108
  5. 1110/108 simplified gives 185/18
  6. So, 15/54 + 40/4 = 185/18
    In mixed form: 105/18

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