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Add 54/10 and 40/56

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 40/56

54/10 + 40/56 is 214/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   54/10 = 54 × 28/10 × 28 = 1512/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/280 + 200/280 = 1512 + 200/280 = 1712/280
5. 1712/280 simplified gives 214/35
6. So, 54/10 + 40/56 = 214/35
   In mixed form: 64/35

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