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Add 54/63 and 60/40

1st number: 54/63, 2nd number: 1 20/40

54/63 + 60/40 is 33/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 40 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 40 = 2520,
    54/63 = 54 × 40/63 × 40 = 2160/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 63 = 2520,
    60/40 = 60 × 63/40 × 63 = 3780/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/2520 + 3780/2520 = 2160 + 3780/2520 = 5940/2520
  5. 5940/2520 simplified gives 33/14
  6. So, 54/63 + 60/40 = 33/14
    In mixed form: 25/14

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