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Add 45/54 and 40/35

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

45/54 + 40/35 is 83/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   45/54 = 45 × 35/54 × 35 = 1575/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   40/35 = 40 × 54/35 × 54 = 2160/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1890 + 2160/1890 = 1575 + 2160/1890 = 3735/1890
5. 3735/1890 simplified gives 83/42
6. So, 45/54 + 40/35 = 83/42
   In mixed form: 141/42

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