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Add 72/40 and 20/54

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 20/54

72/40 + 20/54 is 293/135.

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,
   72/40 = 72 × 27/40 × 27 = 1944/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   20/54 = 20 × 20/54 × 20 = 400/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1080 + 400/1080 = 1944 + 400/1080 = 2344/1080
5. 2344/1080 simplified gives 293/135
6. So, 72/40 + 20/54 = 293/135
   In mixed form: 223/135

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