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Add 54/24 and 40/80

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 40/80

54/24 + 40/80 is 11/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 10 = 240,
   54/24 = 54 × 10/24 × 10 = 540/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   40/80 = 40 × 3/80 × 3 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/240 + 120/240 = 540 + 120/240 = 660/240
5. 660/240 simplified gives 11/4
6. So, 54/24 + 40/80 = 11/4
   In mixed form: 23/4

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