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Add 75/2 and 45/40

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 5/40

75/2 + 45/40 is 309/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
   75/2 = 75 × 20/2 × 20 = 1500/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   45/40 = 45 × 1/40 × 1 = 45/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/40 + 45/40 = 1500 + 45/40 = 1545/40
5. 1545/40 simplified gives 309/8
6. So, 75/2 + 45/40 = 309/8
   In mixed form: 385/8

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