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Add 40/8 and 36/75

1st number: 5 0/8, 2nd number: 36/75

40/8 + 36/75 is 137/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
    40/8 = 40 × 75/8 × 75 = 3000/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    36/75 = 36 × 8/75 × 8 = 288/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3000/600 + 288/600 = 3000 + 288/600 = 3288/600
  5. 3288/600 simplified gives 137/25
  6. So, 40/8 + 36/75 = 137/25
    In mixed form: 512/25

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