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Add 25/18 and 54/40

1^st number: 1 7/18, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

25/18 + 54/40 is 493/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   25/18 = 25 × 20/18 × 20 = 500/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   54/40 = 54 × 9/40 × 9 = 486/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/360 + 486/360 = 500 + 486/360 = 986/360
5. 986/360 simplified gives 493/180
6. So, 25/18 + 54/40 = 493/180
   In mixed form: 2133/180

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