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Add 42/40 and 35/54

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 35/54

42/40 + 35/54 is 917/540.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    42/40 = 42 × 27/40 × 27 = 1134/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    35/54 = 35 × 20/54 × 20 = 700/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/1080 + 700/1080 = 1134 + 700/1080 = 1834/1080
  5. 1834/1080 simplified gives 917/540
  6. So, 42/40 + 35/54 = 917/540
    In mixed form: 1377/540

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