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Add 40/8 and 35/5

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

40/8 + 35/5 is 12/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 5 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   40/8 = 40 × 5/8 × 5 = 200/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   35/5 = 35 × 8/5 × 8 = 280/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/40 + 280/40 = 200 + 280/40 = 480/40
5. 480/40 simplified gives 12/1
6. So, 40/8 + 35/5 = 12/1

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