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Add 40/25 and 70/54

1st number: 1 15/25, 2nd number: 1 16/54

40/25 + 70/54 is 391/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    40/25 = 40 × 54/25 × 54 = 2160/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    70/54 = 70 × 25/54 × 25 = 1750/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/1350 + 1750/1350 = 2160 + 1750/1350 = 3910/1350
  5. 3910/1350 simplified gives 391/135
  6. So, 40/25 + 70/54 = 391/135
    In mixed form: 2121/135

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