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Add 10/40 and 75/50

1^st number: 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

10/40 + 75/50 is 7/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   10/40 = 10 × 5/40 × 5 = 50/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   75/50 = 75 × 4/50 × 4 = 300/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/200 + 300/200 = 50 + 300/200 = 350/200
5. 350/200 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 10/40 + 75/50 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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