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Add 54/40 and 16/75

1st number: 1 14/40, 2nd number: 16/75

54/40 + 16/75 is 469/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    54/40 = 54 × 15/40 × 15 = 810/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    16/75 = 16 × 8/75 × 8 = 128/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/600 + 128/600 = 810 + 128/600 = 938/600
  5. 938/600 simplified gives 469/300
  6. So, 54/40 + 16/75 = 469/300
    In mixed form: 1169/300

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