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Add 32/54 and 54/40

1^st number: 32/54, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

32/54 + 54/40 is 1049/540.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   32/54 = 32 × 20/54 × 20 = 640/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   54/40 = 54 × 27/40 × 27 = 1458/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/1080 + 1458/1080 = 640 + 1458/1080 = 2098/1080
5. 2098/1080 simplified gives 1049/540
6. So, 32/54 + 54/40 = 1049/540
   In mixed form: 1509/540

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