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Add 40/54 and 10/4

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

40/54 + 10/4 is 175/54.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    40/54 = 40 × 2/54 × 2 = 80/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/108 + 270/108 = 80 + 270/108 = 350/108
  5. 350/108 simplified gives 175/54
  6. So, 40/54 + 10/4 = 175/54
    In mixed form: 313/54

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