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Add 54/40 and 1/96

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 1/96

54/40 + 1/96 is 653/480.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 12 = 480,
   54/40 = 54 × 12/40 × 12 = 648/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   1/96 = 1 × 5/96 × 5 = 5/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/480 + 5/480 = 648 + 5/480 = 653/480
5. So, 54/40 + 1/96 = 653/480
   In mixed form: 1173/480

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