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Add 45/54 and 42/40

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

45/54 + 42/40 is 113/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 40 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   45/54 = 45 × 20/54 × 20 = 900/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   42/40 = 42 × 27/40 × 27 = 1134/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1080 + 1134/1080 = 900 + 1134/1080 = 2034/1080
5. 2034/1080 simplified gives 113/60
6. So, 45/54 + 42/40 = 113/60
   In mixed form: 153/60

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