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Add 54/45 and 70/40

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 1 30/40

54/45 + 70/40 is 59/20.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   54/45 = 54 × 8/45 × 8 = 432/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   70/40 = 70 × 9/40 × 9 = 630/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/360 + 630/360 = 432 + 630/360 = 1062/360
5. 1062/360 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 54/45 + 70/40 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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