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Add 54/40 and 5/8

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 5/8

54/40 + 5/8 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   54/40 = 54 × 1/40 × 1 = 54/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   5/8 = 5 × 5/8 × 5 = 25/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/40 + 25/40 = 54 + 25/40 = 79/40
5. So, 54/40 + 5/8 = 79/40
   In mixed form: 139/40

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