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Add 1/75 and 32/40

1/75 + 32/40 is 61/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 40 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    1/75 = 1 × 8/75 × 8 = 8/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    32/40 = 32 × 15/40 × 15 = 480/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/600 + 480/600 = 8 + 480/600 = 488/600
  5. 488/600 simplified gives 61/75
  6. So, 1/75 + 32/40 = 61/75

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