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Add 90/8 and 6/40

1^st number: 11 2/8, 2^nd number: 6/40

90/8 + 6/40 is 57/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   90/8 = 90 × 5/8 × 5 = 450/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   6/40 = 6 × 1/40 × 1 = 6/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/40 + 6/40 = 450 + 6/40 = 456/40
5. 456/40 simplified gives 57/5
6. So, 90/8 + 6/40 = 57/5
   In mixed form: 112/5

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