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Add 54/40 and 40/80

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

54/40 + 40/80 is 37/20.

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,
   40/80 = 40 × 1/80 × 1 = 40/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/80 + 40/80 = 108 + 40/80 = 148/80
5. 148/80 simplified gives 37/20
6. So, 54/40 + 40/80 = 37/20
   In mixed form: 117/20

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