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Add 5/54 and 20/40

5/54 + 20/40 is 16/27.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    5/54 = 5 × 20/54 × 20 = 100/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    20/40 = 20 × 27/40 × 27 = 540/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/1080 + 540/1080 = 100 + 540/1080 = 640/1080
  5. 640/1080 simplified gives 16/27
  6. So, 5/54 + 20/40 = 16/27

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