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Add 54/9 and 70/40

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 30/40

54/9 + 70/40 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    54/9 = 54 × 40/9 × 40 = 2160/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    70/40 = 70 × 9/40 × 9 = 630/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/360 + 630/360 = 2160 + 630/360 = 2790/360
  5. 2790/360 simplified gives 31/4
  6. So, 54/9 + 70/40 = 31/4
    In mixed form: 73/4

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