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Add 32/16 and 54/40

1^st number: 2 0/16, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

32/16 + 54/40 is 67/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   32/16 = 32 × 5/16 × 5 = 160/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   54/40 = 54 × 2/40 × 2 = 108/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/80 + 108/80 = 160 + 108/80 = 268/80
5. 268/80 simplified gives 67/20
6. So, 32/16 + 54/40 = 67/20
   In mixed form: 37/20

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