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Add 49/45 and 20/40

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 20/40

49/45 + 20/40 is 143/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   20/40 = 20 × 9/40 × 9 = 180/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/360 + 180/360 = 392 + 180/360 = 572/360
5. 572/360 simplified gives 143/90
6. So, 49/45 + 20/40 = 143/90
   In mixed form: 153/90

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