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Add 54/40 and 27/35

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 27/35

54/40 + 27/35 is 297/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   27/35 = 27 × 8/35 × 8 = 216/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/280 + 216/280 = 378 + 216/280 = 594/280
5. 594/280 simplified gives 297/140
6. So, 54/40 + 27/35 = 297/140
   In mixed form: 217/140

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