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Add 40/54 and 64/15

1^st number: 40/54, 2^nd number: 4 4/15

40/54 + 64/15 is 676/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   64/15 = 64 × 18/15 × 18 = 1152/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/270 + 1152/270 = 200 + 1152/270 = 1352/270
5. 1352/270 simplified gives 676/135
6. So, 40/54 + 64/15 = 676/135
   In mixed form: 51/135

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