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Add 42/25 and 8/40

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 8/40

42/25 + 8/40 is 47/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   42/25 = 42 × 8/25 × 8 = 336/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   8/40 = 8 × 5/40 × 5 = 40/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/200 + 40/200 = 336 + 40/200 = 376/200
5. 376/200 simplified gives 47/25
6. So, 42/25 + 8/40 = 47/25
   In mixed form: 122/25

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