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Add 54/40 and 32/80

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 32/80

54/40 + 32/80 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   54/40 = 54 × 2/40 × 2 = 108/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   32/80 = 32 × 1/80 × 1 = 32/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/80 + 32/80 = 108 + 32/80 = 140/80
5. 140/80 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 54/40 + 32/80 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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