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Add 40/75 and 36/30

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 1 6/30

40/75 + 36/30 is 26/15.

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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,
   36/30 = 36 × 5/30 × 5 = 180/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/150 + 180/150 = 80 + 180/150 = 260/150
5. 260/150 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 40/75 + 36/30 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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