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Add 54/60 and 40/8

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 5 0/8

54/60 + 40/8 is 59/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 8 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   54/60 = 54 × 2/60 × 2 = 108/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   40/8 = 40 × 15/8 × 15 = 600/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/120 + 600/120 = 108 + 600/120 = 708/120
5. 708/120 simplified gives 59/10
6. So, 54/60 + 40/8 = 59/10
   In mixed form: 59/10

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