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Add 6/45 and 54/40

1^st number: 6/45, 2^nd number: 1 14/40

6/45 + 54/40 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   6/45 = 6 × 8/45 × 8 = 48/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   54/40 = 54 × 9/40 × 9 = 486/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/360 + 486/360 = 48 + 486/360 = 534/360
5. 534/360 simplified gives 89/60
6. So, 6/45 + 54/40 = 89/60
   In mixed form: 129/60

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