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Add 45/75 and 40/36

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 1 4/36

45/75 + 40/36 is 77/45.

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,
   45/75 = 45 × 12/75 × 12 = 540/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   40/36 = 40 × 25/36 × 25 = 1000/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/900 + 1000/900 = 540 + 1000/900 = 1540/900
5. 1540/900 simplified gives 77/45
6. So, 45/75 + 40/36 = 77/45
   In mixed form: 132/45

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