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Add 40/75 and 5/9

40/75 + 5/9 is 49/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    40/75 = 40 × 3/75 × 3 = 120/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    5/9 = 5 × 25/9 × 25 = 125/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/225 + 125/225 = 120 + 125/225 = 245/225
  5. 245/225 simplified gives 49/45
  6. So, 40/75 + 5/9 = 49/45
    In mixed form: 14/45

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