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Add 7/40 and 49/90

7/40 + 49/90 is 259/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   7/40 = 7 × 9/40 × 9 = 63/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/360 + 196/360 = 63 + 196/360 = 259/360
5. So, 7/40 + 49/90 = 259/360

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