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Add 54/60 and 40/9

1st number: 54/60, 2nd number: 4 4/9

54/60 + 40/9 is 481/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/180 + 800/180 = 162 + 800/180 = 962/180
  5. 962/180 simplified gives 481/90
  6. So, 54/60 + 40/9 = 481/90
    In mixed form: 531/90

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