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Add 45/40 and 7/54

1st number: 1 5/40, 2nd number: 7/54

45/40 + 7/54 is 271/216.

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,
    45/40 = 45 × 27/40 × 27 = 1215/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    7/54 = 7 × 20/54 × 20 = 140/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1215/1080 + 140/1080 = 1215 + 140/1080 = 1355/1080
  5. 1355/1080 simplified gives 271/216
  6. So, 45/40 + 7/54 = 271/216
    In mixed form: 155/216

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