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Add 75/32 and 27/40

1^st number: 2 11/32, 2^nd number: 27/40

75/32 + 27/40 is 483/160.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 40 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   75/32 = 75 × 5/32 × 5 = 375/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   27/40 = 27 × 4/40 × 4 = 108/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/160 + 108/160 = 375 + 108/160 = 483/160
5. So, 75/32 + 27/40 = 483/160
   In mixed form: 33/160

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