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Add 54/40 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 20/96

54/40 + 20/96 is 187/120.

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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,
   20/96 = 20 × 5/96 × 5 = 100/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/480 + 100/480 = 648 + 100/480 = 748/480
5. 748/480 simplified gives 187/120
6. So, 54/40 + 20/96 = 187/120
   In mixed form: 167/120

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