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Add 75/28 and 27/40

1^st number: 2 19/28, 2^nd number: 27/40

75/28 + 27/40 is 939/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   75/28 = 75 × 10/28 × 10 = 750/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   27/40 = 27 × 7/40 × 7 = 189/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/280 + 189/280 = 750 + 189/280 = 939/280
5. So, 75/28 + 27/40 = 939/280
   In mixed form: 399/280

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