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Add 16/20 and 54/40

1^st number: 16/20, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

16/20 + 54/40 is 43/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   16/20 = 16 × 2/20 × 2 = 32/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   54/40 = 54 × 1/40 × 1 = 54/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/40 + 54/40 = 32 + 54/40 = 86/40
5. 86/40 simplified gives 43/20
6. So, 16/20 + 54/40 = 43/20
   In mixed form: 23/20

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