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Add 40/75 and 60/36

1^st number: 40/75, 2^nd number: 1 24/36

40/75 + 60/36 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
   40/75 = 40 × 12/75 × 12 = 480/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   60/36 = 60 × 25/36 × 25 = 1500/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/900 + 1500/900 = 480 + 1500/900 = 1980/900
5. 1980/900 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 40/75 + 60/36 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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