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Add 54/24 and 1/40

1st number: 2 6/24, 2nd number: 1/40

54/24 + 1/40 is 91/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
    54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/120 + 3/120 = 270 + 3/120 = 273/120
  5. 273/120 simplified gives 91/40
  6. So, 54/24 + 1/40 = 91/40
    In mixed form: 211/40

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