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Add 40/9 and 56/20

1^st number: 4 4/9, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

40/9 + 56/20 is 326/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
   40/9 = 40 × 20/9 × 20 = 800/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/180 + 504/180 = 800 + 504/180 = 1304/180
5. 1304/180 simplified gives 326/45
6. So, 40/9 + 56/20 = 326/45
   In mixed form: 711/45

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