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Add 45/40 and 35/20

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

45/40 + 35/20 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   45/40 = 45 × 1/40 × 1 = 45/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   35/20 = 35 × 2/20 × 2 = 70/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/40 + 70/40 = 45 + 70/40 = 115/40
5. 115/40 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 45/40 + 35/20 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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