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Add 45/32 and 8/40

1^st number: 1 13/32, 2^nd number: 8/40

45/32 + 8/40 is 257/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   45/32 = 45 × 5/32 × 5 = 225/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   8/40 = 8 × 4/40 × 4 = 32/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/160 + 32/160 = 225 + 32/160 = 257/160
5. So, 45/32 + 8/40 = 257/160
   In mixed form: 197/160

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