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Add 5/18 and 40/54

5/18 + 40/54 is 55/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   5/18 = 5 × 3/18 × 3 = 15/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/54 + 40/54 = 15 + 40/54 = 55/54
5. So, 5/18 + 40/54 = 55/54
   In mixed form: 11/54

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