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Add 40/10 and 40/75

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 40/75

40/10 + 40/75 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    40/10 = 40 × 15/10 × 15 = 600/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/150 + 80/150 = 600 + 80/150 = 680/150
  5. 680/150 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 40/10 + 40/75 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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