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Add 4/40 and 56/45

1^st number: 4/40, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

4/40 + 56/45 is 121/90.

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,
   4/40 = 4 × 9/40 × 9 = 36/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/360 + 448/360 = 36 + 448/360 = 484/360
5. 484/360 simplified gives 121/90
6. So, 4/40 + 56/45 = 121/90
   In mixed form: 131/90

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