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Add 7/40 and 8/6

1^st number: 7/40, 2^nd number: 1 2/6

7/40 + 8/6 is 181/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   8/6 = 8 × 20/6 × 20 = 160/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/120 + 160/120 = 21 + 160/120 = 181/120
5. So, 7/40 + 8/6 = 181/120
   In mixed form: 161/120

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