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Add 25/27 and 40/54

25/27 + 40/54 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
    25/27 = 25 × 2/27 × 2 = 50/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/54 + 40/54 = 50 + 40/54 = 90/54
  5. 90/54 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 25/27 + 40/54 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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