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Add 35/54 and 96/40

1^st number: 35/54, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

35/54 + 96/40 is 823/270.

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,
   35/54 = 35 × 20/54 × 20 = 700/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   96/40 = 96 × 27/40 × 27 = 2592/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/1080 + 2592/1080 = 700 + 2592/1080 = 3292/1080
5. 3292/1080 simplified gives 823/270
6. So, 35/54 + 96/40 = 823/270
   In mixed form: 313/270

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