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Add 49/25 and 20/40

1^st number: 1 24/25, 2^nd number: 20/40

49/25 + 20/40 is 123/50.

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,
   49/25 = 49 × 8/25 × 8 = 392/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   20/40 = 20 × 5/40 × 5 = 100/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/200 + 100/200 = 392 + 100/200 = 492/200
5. 492/200 simplified gives 123/50
6. So, 49/25 + 20/40 = 123/50
   In mixed form: 223/50

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