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Add 40/4 and 84/54

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

40/4 + 84/54 is 104/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   40/4 = 40 × 27/4 × 27 = 1080/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   84/54 = 84 × 2/54 × 2 = 168/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/108 + 168/108 = 1080 + 168/108 = 1248/108
5. 1248/108 simplified gives 104/9
6. So, 40/4 + 84/54 = 104/9
   In mixed form: 115/9

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