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Add 6/75 and 4/40

6/75 + 4/40 is 9/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   6/75 = 6 × 8/75 × 8 = 48/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   4/40 = 4 × 15/40 × 15 = 60/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/600 + 60/600 = 48 + 60/600 = 108/600
5. 108/600 simplified gives 9/50
6. So, 6/75 + 4/40 = 9/50

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