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Add 40/8 and 30/90

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 30/90

40/8 + 30/90 is 16/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   40/8 = 40 × 45/8 × 45 = 1800/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   30/90 = 30 × 4/90 × 4 = 120/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/360 + 120/360 = 1800 + 120/360 = 1920/360
5. 1920/360 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 40/8 + 30/90 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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