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Add 40/18 and 56/75

1^st number: 2 4/18, 2^nd number: 56/75

40/18 + 56/75 is 668/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   56/75 = 56 × 6/75 × 6 = 336/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/450 + 336/450 = 1000 + 336/450 = 1336/450
5. 1336/450 simplified gives 668/225
6. So, 40/18 + 56/75 = 668/225
   In mixed form: 2218/225

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