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Add 24/54 and 45/40

1^st number: 24/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

24/54 + 45/40 is 113/72.

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,
   24/54 = 24 × 20/54 × 20 = 480/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   45/40 = 45 × 27/40 × 27 = 1215/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/1080 + 1215/1080 = 480 + 1215/1080 = 1695/1080
5. 1695/1080 simplified gives 113/72
6. So, 24/54 + 45/40 = 113/72
   In mixed form: 141/72

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