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Add 75/54 and 40/10

1^st number: 1 21/54, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

75/54 + 40/10 is 97/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   75/54 = 75 × 5/54 × 5 = 375/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   40/10 = 40 × 27/10 × 27 = 1080/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/270 + 1080/270 = 375 + 1080/270 = 1455/270
5. 1455/270 simplified gives 97/18
6. So, 75/54 + 40/10 = 97/18
   In mixed form: 57/18

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