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Add 25/40 and 8/20

25/40 + 8/20 is 41/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   25/40 = 25 × 1/40 × 1 = 25/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   8/20 = 8 × 2/20 × 2 = 16/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/40 + 16/40 = 25 + 16/40 = 41/40
5. So, 25/40 + 8/20 = 41/40
   In mixed form: 11/40

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