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Add 40/24 and 10/54

1st number: 1 16/24, 2nd number: 10/54

40/24 + 10/54 is 50/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    40/24 = 40 × 9/24 × 9 = 360/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    10/54 = 10 × 4/54 × 4 = 40/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/216 + 40/216 = 360 + 40/216 = 400/216
  5. 400/216 simplified gives 50/27
  6. So, 40/24 + 10/54 = 50/27
    In mixed form: 123/27

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