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Add 49/45 and 24/40

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 24/40

49/45 + 24/40 is 76/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   24/40 = 24 × 9/40 × 9 = 216/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/360 + 216/360 = 392 + 216/360 = 608/360
5. 608/360 simplified gives 76/45
6. So, 49/45 + 24/40 = 76/45
   In mixed form: 131/45

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