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Add 81/49 and 8/40

1^st number: 1 32/49, 2^nd number: 8/40

81/49 + 8/40 is 454/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
   81/49 = 81 × 40/49 × 40 = 3240/1960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
   8/40 = 8 × 49/40 × 49 = 392/1960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3240/1960 + 392/1960 = 3240 + 392/1960 = 3632/1960
5. 3632/1960 simplified gives 454/245
6. So, 81/49 + 8/40 = 454/245
   In mixed form: 1209/245

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