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Add 40/90 and 80/18

1^st number: 40/90, 2^nd number: 4 8/18

40/90 + 80/18 is 44/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
   40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   80/18 = 80 × 5/18 × 5 = 400/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/90 + 400/90 = 40 + 400/90 = 440/90
5. 440/90 simplified gives 44/9
6. So, 40/90 + 80/18 = 44/9
   In mixed form: 48/9

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