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Add 70/40 and 49/54

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 49/54

70/40 + 49/54 is 287/108.

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,
   70/40 = 70 × 27/40 × 27 = 1890/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   49/54 = 49 × 20/54 × 20 = 980/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1080 + 980/1080 = 1890 + 980/1080 = 2870/1080
5. 2870/1080 simplified gives 287/108
6. So, 70/40 + 49/54 = 287/108
   In mixed form: 271/108

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