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Add 40/24 and 15/54

1^st number: 1 16/24, 2^nd number: 15/54

40/24 + 15/54 is 35/18.

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,
   15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/216 + 60/216 = 360 + 60/216 = 420/216
5. 420/216 simplified gives 35/18
6. So, 40/24 + 15/54 = 35/18
   In mixed form: 117/18

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