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Add 1/40 and 75/16

1^st number: 1/40, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

1/40 + 75/16 is 377/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   1/40 = 1 × 2/40 × 2 = 2/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   75/16 = 75 × 5/16 × 5 = 375/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2/80 + 375/80 = 2 + 375/80 = 377/80
5. So, 1/40 + 75/16 = 377/80
   In mixed form: 457/80

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