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Add 54/40 and 27/84

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 27/84

54/40 + 27/84 is 117/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   54/40 = 54 × 21/40 × 21 = 1134/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   27/84 = 27 × 10/84 × 10 = 270/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/840 + 270/840 = 1134 + 270/840 = 1404/840
5. 1404/840 simplified gives 117/70
6. So, 54/40 + 27/84 = 117/70
   In mixed form: 147/70

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