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Add 75/40 and 5/54

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 5/54

75/40 + 5/54 is 425/216.

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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,
   75/40 = 75 × 27/40 × 27 = 2025/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   5/54 = 5 × 20/54 × 20 = 100/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1080 + 100/1080 = 2025 + 100/1080 = 2125/1080
5. 2125/1080 simplified gives 425/216
6. So, 75/40 + 5/54 = 425/216
   In mixed form: 1209/216

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