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Add 40/8 and 9/40

1^st number: 5 0/8, 2^nd number: 9/40

40/8 + 9/40 is 209/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 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 40 × 1 = 40,
   9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/40 + 9/40 = 200 + 9/40 = 209/40
5. So, 40/8 + 9/40 = 209/40
   In mixed form: 59/40

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