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Add 25/40 and 84/45

1^st number: 25/40, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

25/40 + 84/45 is 299/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   25/40 = 25 × 9/40 × 9 = 225/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   84/45 = 84 × 8/45 × 8 = 672/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/360 + 672/360 = 225 + 672/360 = 897/360
5. 897/360 simplified gives 299/120
6. So, 25/40 + 84/45 = 299/120
   In mixed form: 259/120

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