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Add 25/3 and 54/40

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

25/3 + 54/40 is 581/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
   25/3 = 25 × 40/3 × 40 = 1000/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/120 + 162/120 = 1000 + 162/120 = 1162/120
5. 1162/120 simplified gives 581/60
6. So, 25/3 + 54/40 = 581/60
   In mixed form: 941/60

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