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Add 18/8 and 8/40

1^st number: 2 2/8, 2^nd number: 8/40

18/8 + 8/40 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   18/8 = 18 × 5/8 × 5 = 90/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   8/40 = 8 × 1/40 × 1 = 8/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/40 + 8/40 = 90 + 8/40 = 98/40
5. 98/40 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 18/8 + 8/40 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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