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Add 6/4 and 9/40

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 9/40

6/4 + 9/40 is 69/40.

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,
   6/4 = 6 × 10/4 × 10 = 60/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   9/40 = 9 × 1/40 × 1 = 9/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/40 + 9/40 = 60 + 9/40 = 69/40
5. So, 6/4 + 9/40 = 69/40
   In mixed form: 129/40

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