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Add 32/75 and 80/40

1^st number: 32/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/40

32/75 + 80/40 is 182/75.

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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,
   32/75 = 32 × 8/75 × 8 = 256/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   80/40 = 80 × 15/40 × 15 = 1200/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   256/600 + 1200/600 = 256 + 1200/600 = 1456/600
5. 1456/600 simplified gives 182/75
6. So, 32/75 + 80/40 = 182/75
   In mixed form: 232/75

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