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Add 54/40 and 96/60

1^st number: 1 14/40, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

54/40 + 96/60 is 59/20.

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,
   96/60 = 96 × 2/60 × 2 = 192/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/120 + 192/120 = 162 + 192/120 = 354/120
5. 354/120 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 54/40 + 96/60 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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