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Add 36/8 and 40/54

1st number: 4 4/8, 2nd number: 40/54

36/8 + 40/54 is 283/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    36/8 = 36 × 27/8 × 27 = 972/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    40/54 = 40 × 4/54 × 4 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/216 + 160/216 = 972 + 160/216 = 1132/216
  5. 1132/216 simplified gives 283/54
  6. So, 36/8 + 40/54 = 283/54
    In mixed form: 513/54

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