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Add 25/40 and 28/75

25/40 + 28/75 is 599/600.

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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,
   25/40 = 25 × 15/40 × 15 = 375/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   28/75 = 28 × 8/75 × 8 = 224/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/600 + 224/600 = 375 + 224/600 = 599/600
5. So, 25/40 + 28/75 = 599/600

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