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Add 72/25 and 1/40

1^st number: 2 22/25, 2^nd number: 1/40

72/25 + 1/40 is 581/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   72/25 = 72 × 8/25 × 8 = 576/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   1/40 = 1 × 5/40 × 5 = 5/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/200 + 5/200 = 576 + 5/200 = 581/200
5. So, 72/25 + 1/40 = 581/200
   In mixed form: 2181/200

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