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Add 3/54 and 63/40

1^st number: 3/54, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

3/54 + 63/40 is 587/360.

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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,
   3/54 = 3 × 20/54 × 20 = 60/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   63/40 = 63 × 27/40 × 27 = 1701/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/1080 + 1701/1080 = 60 + 1701/1080 = 1761/1080
5. 1761/1080 simplified gives 587/360
6. So, 3/54 + 63/40 = 587/360
   In mixed form: 1227/360

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