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Add 25/15 and 54/40

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

25/15 + 54/40 is 181/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   25/15 = 25 × 8/15 × 8 = 200/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/120 + 162/120 = 200 + 162/120 = 362/120
5. 362/120 simplified gives 181/60
6. So, 25/15 + 54/40 = 181/60
   In mixed form: 31/60

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