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Add 54/40 and 54/56

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 54/56

54/40 + 54/56 is 81/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   54/40 = 54 × 7/40 × 7 = 378/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/280 + 270/280 = 378 + 270/280 = 648/280
5. 648/280 simplified gives 81/35
6. So, 54/40 + 54/56 = 81/35
   In mixed form: 211/35

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