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Add 8/25 and 56/40

1^st number: 8/25, 2^nd number: 1 16/40

8/25 + 56/40 is 43/25.

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,
   8/25 = 8 × 8/25 × 8 = 64/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   56/40 = 56 × 5/40 × 5 = 280/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/200 + 280/200 = 64 + 280/200 = 344/200
5. 344/200 simplified gives 43/25
6. So, 8/25 + 56/40 = 43/25
   In mixed form: 118/25

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