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Add 2/54 and 2/40

2/54 + 2/40 is 47/540.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    2/54 = 2 × 20/54 × 20 = 40/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    2/40 = 2 × 27/40 × 27 = 54/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/1080 + 54/1080 = 40 + 54/1080 = 94/1080
  5. 94/1080 simplified gives 47/540
  6. So, 2/54 + 2/40 = 47/540

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