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Add 40/75 and 48/40

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/40

40/75 + 48/40 is 26/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   40/75 = 40 × 8/75 × 8 = 320/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   48/40 = 48 × 15/40 × 15 = 720/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/600 + 720/600 = 320 + 720/600 = 1040/600
5. 1040/600 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 40/75 + 48/40 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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