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Add 40/90 and 4/75

40/90 + 4/75 is 112/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    40/90 = 40 × 5/90 × 5 = 200/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    4/75 = 4 × 6/75 × 6 = 24/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/450 + 24/450 = 200 + 24/450 = 224/450
  5. 224/450 simplified gives 112/225
  6. So, 40/90 + 4/75 = 112/225

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