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Add 75/18 and 9/40

1st number: 4 3/18, 2nd number: 9/40

75/18 + 9/40 is 527/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
    75/18 = 75 × 20/18 × 20 = 1500/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    9/40 = 9 × 9/40 × 9 = 81/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/360 + 81/360 = 1500 + 81/360 = 1581/360
  5. 1581/360 simplified gives 527/120
  6. So, 75/18 + 9/40 = 527/120
    In mixed form: 447/120

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