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Add 40/54 and 2/7

40/54 + 2/7 is 194/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 7 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    40/54 = 40 × 7/54 × 7 = 280/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 54 = 378,
    2/7 = 2 × 54/7 × 54 = 108/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/378 + 108/378 = 280 + 108/378 = 388/378
  5. 388/378 simplified gives 194/189
  6. So, 40/54 + 2/7 = 194/189
    In mixed form: 15/189

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