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Add 35/54 and 40/10

1st number: 35/54, 2nd number: 4 0/10

35/54 + 40/10 is 251/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    40/10 = 40 × 27/10 × 27 = 1080/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/270 + 1080/270 = 175 + 1080/270 = 1255/270
  5. 1255/270 simplified gives 251/54
  6. So, 35/54 + 40/10 = 251/54
    In mixed form: 435/54

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