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Add 36/40 and 60/54

1^st number: 36/40, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

36/40 + 60/54 is 181/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   36/40 = 36 × 27/40 × 27 = 972/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   60/54 = 60 × 20/54 × 20 = 1200/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/1080 + 1200/1080 = 972 + 1200/1080 = 2172/1080
5. 2172/1080 simplified gives 181/90
6. So, 36/40 + 60/54 = 181/90
   In mixed form: 21/90

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