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Add 40/60 and 32/75

40/60 + 32/75 is 82/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   40/60 = 40 × 5/60 × 5 = 200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   32/75 = 32 × 4/75 × 4 = 128/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/300 + 128/300 = 200 + 128/300 = 328/300
5. 328/300 simplified gives 82/75
6. So, 40/60 + 32/75 = 82/75
   In mixed form: 17/75

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