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Add 40/45 and 12/75

40/45 + 12/75 is 236/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    12/75 = 12 × 3/75 × 3 = 36/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/225 + 36/225 = 200 + 36/225 = 236/225
  5. So, 40/45 + 12/75 = 236/225
    In mixed form: 111/225

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