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Add 15/25 and 8/40

15/25 + 8/40 is 4/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   15/25 = 15 × 8/25 × 8 = 120/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   8/40 = 8 × 5/40 × 5 = 40/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/200 + 40/200 = 120 + 40/200 = 160/200
5. 160/200 simplified gives 4/5
6. So, 15/25 + 8/40 = 4/5

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