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Add 45/40 and 35/80

1^st number: 1 5/40, 2^nd number: 35/80

45/40 + 35/80 is 25/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   45/40 = 45 × 2/40 × 2 = 90/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   35/80 = 35 × 1/80 × 1 = 35/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/80 + 35/80 = 90 + 35/80 = 125/80
5. 125/80 simplified gives 25/16
6. So, 45/40 + 35/80 = 25/16
   In mixed form: 19/16

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