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Add 40/10 and 49/40

1^st number: 4 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 9/40

40/10 + 49/40 is 209/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   40/10 = 40 × 4/10 × 4 = 160/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   49/40 = 49 × 1/40 × 1 = 49/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/40 + 49/40 = 160 + 49/40 = 209/40
5. So, 40/10 + 49/40 = 209/40
   In mixed form: 59/40

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