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Add 15/75 and 40/10

1^st number: 15/75, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

15/75 + 40/10 is 21/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 10 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
   40/10 = 40 × 15/10 × 15 = 600/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/150 + 600/150 = 30 + 600/150 = 630/150
5. 630/150 simplified gives 21/5
6. So, 15/75 + 40/10 = 21/5
   In mixed form: 41/5

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