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Add 45/3 and 40/54

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 40/54

45/3 + 40/54 is 425/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    45/3 = 45 × 18/3 × 18 = 810/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/54 + 40/54 = 810 + 40/54 = 850/54
  5. 850/54 simplified gives 425/27
  6. So, 45/3 + 40/54 = 425/27
    In mixed form: 1520/27

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