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Add 5/54 and 40/35

1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 1 5/35

5/54 + 40/35 is 467/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    5/54 = 5 × 35/54 × 35 = 175/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    40/35 = 40 × 54/35 × 54 = 2160/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/1890 + 2160/1890 = 175 + 2160/1890 = 2335/1890
  5. 2335/1890 simplified gives 467/378
  6. So, 5/54 + 40/35 = 467/378
    In mixed form: 189/378

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