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Add 40/75 and 24/36

40/75 + 24/36 is 6/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
    40/75 = 40 × 12/75 × 12 = 480/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    24/36 = 24 × 25/36 × 25 = 600/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/900 + 600/900 = 480 + 600/900 = 1080/900
  5. 1080/900 simplified gives 6/5
  6. So, 40/75 + 24/36 = 6/5
    In mixed form: 11/5

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