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Add 3/75 and 49/40

1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 1 9/40

3/75 + 49/40 is 253/200.

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,
    3/75 = 3 × 8/75 × 8 = 24/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    49/40 = 49 × 15/40 × 15 = 735/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/600 + 735/600 = 24 + 735/600 = 759/600
  5. 759/600 simplified gives 253/200
  6. So, 3/75 + 49/40 = 253/200
    In mixed form: 153/200

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