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Add 75/36 and 42/40

1^st number: 2 3/36, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

75/36 + 42/40 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
   75/36 = 75 × 10/36 × 10 = 750/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   42/40 = 42 × 9/40 × 9 = 378/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/360 + 378/360 = 750 + 378/360 = 1128/360
5. 1128/360 simplified gives 47/15
6. So, 75/36 + 42/40 = 47/15
   In mixed form: 32/15

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