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Add 54/18 and 35/40

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 35/40

54/18 + 35/40 is 31/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   54/18 = 54 × 20/18 × 20 = 1080/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/360 + 315/360 = 1080 + 315/360 = 1395/360
5. 1395/360 simplified gives 31/8
6. So, 54/18 + 35/40 = 31/8
   In mixed form: 37/8

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