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Add 54/14 and 36/40

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 36/40

54/14 + 36/40 is 333/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
    54/14 = 54 × 20/14 × 20 = 1080/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    36/40 = 36 × 7/40 × 7 = 252/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/280 + 252/280 = 1080 + 252/280 = 1332/280
  5. 1332/280 simplified gives 333/70
  6. So, 54/14 + 36/40 = 333/70
    In mixed form: 453/70

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