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Add 54/9 and 98/40

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

54/9 + 98/40 is 169/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
   54/9 = 54 × 40/9 × 40 = 2160/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   98/40 = 98 × 9/40 × 9 = 882/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/360 + 882/360 = 2160 + 882/360 = 3042/360
5. 3042/360 simplified gives 169/20
6. So, 54/9 + 98/40 = 169/20
   In mixed form: 89/20

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