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Add 54/40 and 70/16

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

54/40 + 70/16 is 229/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 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 16 × 5 = 80,
   70/16 = 70 × 5/16 × 5 = 350/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/80 + 350/80 = 108 + 350/80 = 458/80
5. 458/80 simplified gives 229/40
6. So, 54/40 + 70/16 = 229/40
   In mixed form: 529/40

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