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Add 54/40 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 20/48

54/40 + 20/48 is 53/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   54/40 = 54 × 6/40 × 6 = 324/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   20/48 = 20 × 5/48 × 5 = 100/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/240 + 100/240 = 324 + 100/240 = 424/240
5. 424/240 simplified gives 53/30
6. So, 54/40 + 20/48 = 53/30
   In mixed form: 123/30

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