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Add 2/40 and 40/75

2/40 + 40/75 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    2/40 = 2 × 15/40 × 15 = 30/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    40/75 = 40 × 8/75 × 8 = 320/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/600 + 320/600 = 30 + 320/600 = 350/600
  5. 350/600 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 2/40 + 40/75 = 7/12

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