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Add 40/75 and 36/6

1st number: 40/75, 2nd number: 6 0/6

40/75 + 36/6 is 98/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
    36/6 = 36 × 25/6 × 25 = 900/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/150 + 900/150 = 80 + 900/150 = 980/150
  5. 980/150 simplified gives 98/15
  6. So, 40/75 + 36/6 = 98/15
    In mixed form: 68/15

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