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Add 75/16 and 27/40

1^st number: 4 11/16, 2^nd number: 27/40

75/16 + 27/40 is 429/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 40 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   75/16 = 75 × 5/16 × 5 = 375/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 2 = 80,
   27/40 = 27 × 2/40 × 2 = 54/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/80 + 54/80 = 375 + 54/80 = 429/80
5. So, 75/16 + 27/40 = 429/80
   In mixed form: 529/80

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