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Add 54/40 and 16/20

1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 16/20

54/40 + 16/20 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    54/40 = 54 × 1/40 × 1 = 54/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    16/20 = 16 × 2/20 × 2 = 32/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/40 + 32/40 = 54 + 32/40 = 86/40
  5. 86/40 simplified gives 43/20
  6. So, 54/40 + 16/20 = 43/20
    In mixed form: 23/20

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