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Add 40/75 and 18/10

1st number: 40/75, 2nd number: 1 8/10

40/75 + 18/10 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 10 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    18/10 = 18 × 15/10 × 15 = 270/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/150 + 270/150 = 80 + 270/150 = 350/150
  5. 350/150 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 40/75 + 18/10 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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