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Add 40/80 and 35/54

40/80 + 35/54 is 31/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 54 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   40/80 = 40 × 27/80 × 27 = 1080/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   35/54 = 35 × 40/54 × 40 = 1400/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/2160 + 1400/2160 = 1080 + 1400/2160 = 2480/2160
5. 2480/2160 simplified gives 31/27
6. So, 40/80 + 35/54 = 31/27
   In mixed form: 14/27

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