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Add 40/4 and 50/75

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 50/75

40/4 + 50/75 is 32/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
    40/4 = 40 × 75/4 × 75 = 3000/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3000/300 + 200/300 = 3000 + 200/300 = 3200/300
  5. 3200/300 simplified gives 32/3
  6. So, 40/4 + 50/75 = 32/3
    In mixed form: 102/3

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