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Add 54/49 and 36/40

1^st number: 1 5/49, 2^nd number: 36/40

54/49 + 36/40 is 981/490.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   54/49 = 54 × 40/49 × 40 = 2160/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   36/40 = 36 × 49/40 × 49 = 1764/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1960 + 1764/1960 = 2160 + 1764/1960 = 3924/1960
5. 3924/1960 simplified gives 981/490
6. So, 54/49 + 36/40 = 981/490
   In mixed form: 21/490

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