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Add 18/40 and 48/54

18/40 + 48/54 is 241/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    18/40 = 18 × 27/40 × 27 = 486/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    48/54 = 48 × 20/54 × 20 = 960/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/1080 + 960/1080 = 486 + 960/1080 = 1446/1080
  5. 1446/1080 simplified gives 241/180
  6. So, 18/40 + 48/54 = 241/180
    In mixed form: 161/180

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