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Add 40/8 and 4/20

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 4/20

40/8 + 4/20 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 20 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 20 × 2 = 40,
   4/20 = 4 × 2/20 × 2 = 8/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/40 + 8/40 = 200 + 8/40 = 208/40
5. 208/40 simplified gives 26/5
6. So, 40/8 + 4/20 = 26/5
   In mixed form: 51/5

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