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Add 25/8 and 40/45

1st number: 3 1/8, 2nd number: 40/45

25/8 + 40/45 is 289/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    25/8 = 25 × 45/8 × 45 = 1125/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/360 + 320/360 = 1125 + 320/360 = 1445/360
  5. 1445/360 simplified gives 289/72
  6. So, 25/8 + 40/45 = 289/72
    In mixed form: 41/72

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