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Add 54/40 and 64/60

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 1 4/60

54/40 + 64/60 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   54/40 = 54 × 3/40 × 3 = 162/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   64/60 = 64 × 2/60 × 2 = 128/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/120 + 128/120 = 162 + 128/120 = 290/120
5. 290/120 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 54/40 + 64/60 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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