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Add 40/54 and 90/30

1^st number: 40/54, 2^nd number: 3 0/30

40/54 + 90/30 is 101/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
   90/30 = 90 × 9/30 × 9 = 810/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/270 + 810/270 = 200 + 810/270 = 1010/270
5. 1010/270 simplified gives 101/27
6. So, 40/54 + 90/30 = 101/27
   In mixed form: 320/27

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