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Add 40/20 and 25/90

1^st number: 2 0/20, 2^nd number: 25/90

40/20 + 25/90 is 41/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   40/20 = 40 × 9/20 × 9 = 360/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   25/90 = 25 × 2/90 × 2 = 50/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/180 + 50/180 = 360 + 50/180 = 410/180
5. 410/180 simplified gives 41/18
6. So, 40/20 + 25/90 = 41/18
   In mixed form: 25/18

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