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Add 7/40 and 10/8

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

7/40 + 10/8 is 57/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   7/40 = 7 × 1/40 × 1 = 7/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   10/8 = 10 × 5/8 × 5 = 50/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/40 + 50/40 = 7 + 50/40 = 57/40
5. So, 7/40 + 10/8 = 57/40
   In mixed form: 117/40

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