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Add 54/32 and 24/40

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 24/40

54/32 + 24/40 is 183/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   54/32 = 54 × 5/32 × 5 = 270/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   24/40 = 24 × 4/40 × 4 = 96/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/160 + 96/160 = 270 + 96/160 = 366/160
5. 366/160 simplified gives 183/80
6. So, 54/32 + 24/40 = 183/80
   In mixed form: 223/80

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