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Add 40/16 and 45/40

1^st number: 2 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

40/16 + 45/40 is 29/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   40/16 = 40 × 5/16 × 5 = 200/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   45/40 = 45 × 2/40 × 2 = 90/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/80 + 90/80 = 200 + 90/80 = 290/80
5. 290/80 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 40/16 + 45/40 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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