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Add 5/4 and 7/40

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 7/40

5/4 + 7/40 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 10 = 40,
   5/4 = 5 × 10/4 × 10 = 50/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   7/40 = 7 × 1/40 × 1 = 7/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/40 + 7/40 = 50 + 7/40 = 57/40
5. So, 5/4 + 7/40 = 57/40
   In mixed form: 117/40

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