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Add 75/25 and 24/40

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 24/40

75/25 + 24/40 is 18/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
   75/25 = 75 × 8/25 × 8 = 600/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   24/40 = 24 × 5/40 × 5 = 120/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/200 + 120/200 = 600 + 120/200 = 720/200
5. 720/200 simplified gives 18/5
6. So, 75/25 + 24/40 = 18/5
   In mixed form: 33/5

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