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Add 40/8 and 72/45

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 1 27/45

40/8 + 72/45 is 33/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   72/45 = 72 × 8/45 × 8 = 576/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/360 + 576/360 = 1800 + 576/360 = 2376/360
5. 2376/360 simplified gives 33/5
6. So, 40/8 + 72/45 = 33/5
   In mixed form: 63/5

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