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Add 54/40 and 40/32

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 1 8/32

54/40 + 40/32 is 13/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   54/40 = 54 × 4/40 × 4 = 216/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   40/32 = 40 × 5/32 × 5 = 200/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/160 + 200/160 = 216 + 200/160 = 416/160
5. 416/160 simplified gives 13/5
6. So, 54/40 + 40/32 = 13/5
   In mixed form: 23/5

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