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Add 90/40 and 24/54

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 24/54

90/40 + 24/54 is 97/36.

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,
   90/40 = 90 × 27/40 × 27 = 2430/1080
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 20 = 1080,
   24/54 = 24 × 20/54 × 20 = 480/1080
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2430/1080 + 480/1080 = 2430 + 480/1080 = 2910/1080
5. 2910/1080 simplified gives 97/36
6. So, 90/40 + 24/54 = 97/36
   In mixed form: 225/36

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