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Add 54/84 and 56/40

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

54/84 + 56/40 is 143/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 40 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   54/84 = 54 × 10/84 × 10 = 540/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   56/40 = 56 × 21/40 × 21 = 1176/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/840 + 1176/840 = 540 + 1176/840 = 1716/840
5. 1716/840 simplified gives 143/70
6. So, 54/84 + 56/40 = 143/70
   In mixed form: 23/70

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