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Add 2/8 and 75/40

1^st number: 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 35/40

2/8 + 75/40 is 17/8.

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,
   2/8 = 2 × 5/8 × 5 = 10/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   75/40 = 75 × 1/40 × 1 = 75/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/40 + 75/40 = 10 + 75/40 = 85/40
5. 85/40 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 2/8 + 75/40 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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