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Add 42/40 and 8/75

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 8/75

42/40 + 8/75 is 347/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 75 is 600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
    42/40 = 42 × 15/40 × 15 = 630/600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
    8/75 = 8 × 8/75 × 8 = 64/600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/600 + 64/600 = 630 + 64/600 = 694/600
  5. 694/600 simplified gives 347/300
  6. So, 42/40 + 8/75 = 347/300
    In mixed form: 147/300

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