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Add 40/2 and 60/54

1^st number: 20 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

40/2 + 60/54 is 190/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   40/2 = 40 × 27/2 × 27 = 1080/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/54 + 60/54 = 1080 + 60/54 = 1140/54
5. 1140/54 simplified gives 190/9
6. So, 40/2 + 60/54 = 190/9
   In mixed form: 211/9

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