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Add 6/40 and 80/75

1^st number: 6/40, 2^nd number: 1 5/75

6/40 + 80/75 is 73/60.

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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,
   6/40 = 6 × 15/40 × 15 = 90/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   80/75 = 80 × 8/75 × 8 = 640/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/600 + 640/600 = 90 + 640/600 = 730/600
5. 730/600 simplified gives 73/60
6. So, 6/40 + 80/75 = 73/60
   In mixed form: 113/60

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