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Add 45/40 and 35/54

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 35/54

45/40 + 35/54 is 383/216.

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,
   45/40 = 45 × 27/40 × 27 = 1215/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   35/54 = 35 × 20/54 × 20 = 700/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/1080 + 700/1080 = 1215 + 700/1080 = 1915/1080
5. 1915/1080 simplified gives 383/216
6. So, 45/40 + 35/54 = 383/216
   In mixed form: 1167/216

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