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Add 5/27 and 40/54

5/27 + 40/54 is 25/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   5/27 = 5 × 2/27 × 2 = 10/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/54 + 40/54 = 10 + 40/54 = 50/54
5. 50/54 simplified gives 25/27
6. So, 5/27 + 40/54 = 25/27

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