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Add 40/18 and 1/40

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 1/40

40/18 + 1/40 is 809/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   40/18 = 40 × 20/18 × 20 = 800/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/360 + 9/360 = 800 + 9/360 = 809/360
5. So, 40/18 + 1/40 = 809/360
   In mixed form: 289/360

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