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Add 75/9 and 40/54

1^st number: 8 3/9, 2^nd number: 40/54

75/9 + 40/54 is 245/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   75/9 = 75 × 6/9 × 6 = 450/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   40/54 = 40 × 1/54 × 1 = 40/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/54 + 40/54 = 450 + 40/54 = 490/54
5. 490/54 simplified gives 245/27
6. So, 75/9 + 40/54 = 245/27
   In mixed form: 92/27

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