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Add 75/2 and 50/40

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

75/2 + 50/40 is 155/4.

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,
   50/40 = 50 × 1/40 × 1 = 50/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/40 + 50/40 = 1500 + 50/40 = 1550/40
5. 1550/40 simplified gives 155/4
6. So, 75/2 + 50/40 = 155/4
   In mixed form: 383/4

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