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Add 40/6 and 40/75

1st number: 6 4/6, 2nd number: 40/75

40/6 + 40/75 is 36/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    40/6 = 40 × 25/6 × 25 = 1000/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/150 + 80/150 = 1000 + 80/150 = 1080/150
  5. 1080/150 simplified gives 36/5
  6. So, 40/6 + 40/75 = 36/5
    In mixed form: 71/5

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