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Add 6/75 and 40/7

1st number: 6/75, 2nd number: 5 5/7

6/75 + 40/7 is 1014/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    6/75 = 6 × 7/75 × 7 = 42/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    40/7 = 40 × 75/7 × 75 = 3000/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/525 + 3000/525 = 42 + 3000/525 = 3042/525
  5. 3042/525 simplified gives 1014/175
  6. So, 6/75 + 40/7 = 1014/175
    In mixed form: 5139/175

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