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Add 70/40 and 35/54

1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 35/54

70/40 + 35/54 is 259/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    70/40 = 70 × 27/40 × 27 = 1890/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    35/54 = 35 × 20/54 × 20 = 700/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1080 + 700/1080 = 1890 + 700/1080 = 2590/1080
  5. 2590/1080 simplified gives 259/108
  6. So, 70/40 + 35/54 = 259/108
    In mixed form: 243/108

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