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Add 54/40 and 20/32

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 20/32

54/40 + 20/32 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   54/40 = 54 × 4/40 × 4 = 216/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   20/32 = 20 × 5/32 × 5 = 100/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/160 + 100/160 = 216 + 100/160 = 316/160
5. 316/160 simplified gives 79/40
6. So, 54/40 + 20/32 = 79/40
   In mixed form: 139/40

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