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Add 54/28 and 50/40

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

54/28 + 50/40 is 89/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   54/28 = 54 × 10/28 × 10 = 540/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   50/40 = 50 × 7/40 × 7 = 350/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/280 + 350/280 = 540 + 350/280 = 890/280
5. 890/280 simplified gives 89/28
6. So, 54/28 + 50/40 = 89/28
   In mixed form: 35/28

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