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Add 40/75 and 45/7

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 6 3/7

40/75 + 45/7 is 731/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 7 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   40/75 = 40 × 7/75 × 7 = 280/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
   45/7 = 45 × 75/7 × 75 = 3375/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/525 + 3375/525 = 280 + 3375/525 = 3655/525
5. 3655/525 simplified gives 731/105
6. So, 40/75 + 45/7 = 731/105
   In mixed form: 6101/105

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