Add 25/8 and 40/54, Solve 3 1/8 + 40/54 as a fraction

Add 25/8 and 40/54

1^st number: 3 1/8, 2^nd number: 40/54

25/8 + 40/54 is 835/216.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
25/8 = 25 × 27/8 × 27 = 675/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
40/54 = 40 × 4/54 × 4 = 160/216
Add the two like fractions:
675/216 + 160/216 = 675 + 160/216 = 835/216
So, 25/8 + 40/54 = 835/216
In mixed form: 3187/216

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