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Add 40/8 and 54/80

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 54/80

40/8 + 54/80 is 227/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 10 = 80,
   40/8 = 40 × 10/8 × 10 = 400/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   54/80 = 54 × 1/80 × 1 = 54/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/80 + 54/80 = 400 + 54/80 = 454/80
5. 454/80 simplified gives 227/40
6. So, 40/8 + 54/80 = 227/40
   In mixed form: 527/40

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