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Add 40/75 and 32/30

1st number: 40/75, 2nd number: 1 2/30

40/75 + 32/30 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
    32/30 = 32 × 5/30 × 5 = 160/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/150 + 160/150 = 80 + 160/150 = 240/150
  5. 240/150 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 40/75 + 32/30 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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