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Add 8/54 and 45/40

1st number: 8/54, 2nd number: 1 5/40

8/54 + 45/40 is 275/216.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
    8/54 = 8 × 20/54 × 20 = 160/1080
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
    45/40 = 45 × 27/40 × 27 = 1215/1080
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/1080 + 1215/1080 = 160 + 1215/1080 = 1375/1080
  5. 1375/1080 simplified gives 275/216
  6. So, 8/54 + 45/40 = 275/216
    In mixed form: 159/216

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