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Add 45/25 and 63/40

1^st number: 1 20/25, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

45/25 + 63/40 is 27/8.

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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,
   45/25 = 45 × 8/25 × 8 = 360/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   63/40 = 63 × 5/40 × 5 = 315/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/200 + 315/200 = 360 + 315/200 = 675/200
5. 675/200 simplified gives 27/8
6. So, 45/25 + 63/40 = 27/8
   In mixed form: 33/8

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