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Add 40/5 and 90/18

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

40/5 + 90/18 is 13/1.

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,
   90/18 = 90 × 5/18 × 5 = 450/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/90 + 450/90 = 720 + 450/90 = 1170/90
5. 1170/90 simplified gives 13/1
6. So, 40/5 + 90/18 = 13/1

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