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Add 24/4 and 40/54

1st number: 6 0/4, 2nd number: 40/54

24/4 + 40/54 is 182/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    24/4 = 24 × 27/4 × 27 = 648/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    40/54 = 40 × 2/54 × 2 = 80/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    648/108 + 80/108 = 648 + 80/108 = 728/108
  5. 728/108 simplified gives 182/27
  6. So, 24/4 + 40/54 = 182/27
    In mixed form: 620/27

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