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Add 40/5 and 25/18

1st number: 8 0/5, 2nd number: 1 7/18

40/5 + 25/18 is 169/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    40/5 = 40 × 18/5 × 18 = 720/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/90 + 125/90 = 720 + 125/90 = 845/90
  5. 845/90 simplified gives 169/18
  6. So, 40/5 + 25/18 = 169/18
    In mixed form: 97/18

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