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Add 40/4 and 42/54

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 42/54

40/4 + 42/54 is 97/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    40/4 = 40 × 27/4 × 27 = 1080/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/108 + 84/108 = 1080 + 84/108 = 1164/108
  5. 1164/108 simplified gives 97/9
  6. So, 40/4 + 42/54 = 97/9
    In mixed form: 107/9

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