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Add 50/5 and 9/40

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 9/40

50/5 + 9/40 is 409/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 8 = 40,
   50/5 = 50 × 8/5 × 8 = 400/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/40 + 9/40 = 400 + 9/40 = 409/40
5. So, 50/5 + 9/40 = 409/40
   In mixed form: 109/40

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