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Add 40/45 and 6/75

40/45 + 6/75 is 218/225.

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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,
   6/75 = 6 × 3/75 × 3 = 18/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/225 + 18/225 = 200 + 18/225 = 218/225
5. So, 40/45 + 6/75 = 218/225

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