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Add 35/54 and 36/40

35/54 + 36/40 is 209/135.

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,
    35/54 = 35 × 20/54 × 20 = 700/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    36/40 = 36 × 27/40 × 27 = 972/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1080 + 972/1080 = 700 + 972/1080 = 1672/1080
  5. 1672/1080 simplified gives 209/135
  6. So, 35/54 + 36/40 = 209/135
    In mixed form: 174/135

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