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Add 54/24 and 35/40

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 35/40

54/24 + 35/40 is 25/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   54/24 = 54 × 5/24 × 5 = 270/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   35/40 = 35 × 3/40 × 3 = 105/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/120 + 105/120 = 270 + 105/120 = 375/120
5. 375/120 simplified gives 25/8
6. So, 54/24 + 35/40 = 25/8
   In mixed form: 31/8

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