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Add 24/54 and 27/40

24/54 + 27/40 is 403/360.

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,
    24/54 = 24 × 20/54 × 20 = 480/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    27/40 = 27 × 27/40 × 27 = 729/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1080 + 729/1080 = 480 + 729/1080 = 1209/1080
  5. 1209/1080 simplified gives 403/360
  6. So, 24/54 + 27/40 = 403/360
    In mixed form: 143/360

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