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Add 3/40 and 75/18

1st number: 3/40, 2nd number: 4 3/18

3/40 + 75/18 is 509/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    75/18 = 75 × 20/18 × 20 = 1500/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/360 + 1500/360 = 27 + 1500/360 = 1527/360
  5. 1527/360 simplified gives 509/120
  6. So, 3/40 + 75/18 = 509/120
    In mixed form: 429/120

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