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Add 81/2 and 54/14

1^st number: 40 1/2, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

81/2 + 54/14 is 621/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 14 is 14
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
   81/2 = 81 × 7/2 × 7 = 567/14
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
   54/14 = 54 × 1/14 × 1 = 54/14
4. Add the two like fractions:
   567/14 + 54/14 = 567 + 54/14 = 621/14
5. So, 81/2 + 54/14 = 621/14
   In mixed form: 445/14

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