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Add 40/75 and 49/20

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

40/75 + 49/20 is 179/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   40/75 = 40 × 4/75 × 4 = 160/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   49/20 = 49 × 15/20 × 15 = 735/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/300 + 735/300 = 160 + 735/300 = 895/300
5. 895/300 simplified gives 179/60
6. So, 40/75 + 49/20 = 179/60
   In mixed form: 259/60

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