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Add 40/8 and 15/54

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 15/54

40/8 + 15/54 is 95/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    40/8 = 40 × 27/8 × 27 = 1080/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/216 + 60/216 = 1080 + 60/216 = 1140/216
  5. 1140/216 simplified gives 95/18
  6. So, 40/8 + 15/54 = 95/18
    In mixed form: 55/18

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