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Add 7/40 and 14/54

7/40 + 14/54 is 469/1080.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 54 is 1080
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1080
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 27 = 1080,
   7/40 = 7 × 27/40 × 27 = 189/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   14/54 = 14 × 20/54 × 20 = 280/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/1080 + 280/1080 = 189 + 280/1080 = 469/1080
5. So, 7/40 + 14/54 = 469/1080

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