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Add 40/20 and 7/75

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 7/75

40/20 + 7/75 is 157/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    40/20 = 40 × 15/20 × 15 = 600/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    7/75 = 7 × 4/75 × 4 = 28/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/300 + 28/300 = 600 + 28/300 = 628/300
  5. 628/300 simplified gives 157/75
  6. So, 40/20 + 7/75 = 157/75
    In mixed form: 27/75

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