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Add 2/40 and 45/32

1^st number: 2/40, 2^nd number: 1 13/32

2/40 + 45/32 is 233/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   2/40 = 2 × 4/40 × 4 = 8/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/160 + 225/160 = 8 + 225/160 = 233/160
5. So, 2/40 + 45/32 = 233/160
   In mixed form: 173/160

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