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Add 40/2 and 70/75

1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 70/75

40/2 + 70/75 is 314/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    40/2 = 40 × 75/2 × 75 = 3000/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    70/75 = 70 × 2/75 × 2 = 140/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3000/150 + 140/150 = 3000 + 140/150 = 3140/150
  5. 3140/150 simplified gives 314/15
  6. So, 40/2 + 70/75 = 314/15
    In mixed form: 2014/15

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