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Add 75/40 and 10/6

1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 1 4/6

75/40 + 10/6 is 85/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    10/6 = 10 × 20/6 × 20 = 200/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/120 + 200/120 = 225 + 200/120 = 425/120
  5. 425/120 simplified gives 85/24
  6. So, 75/40 + 10/6 = 85/24
    In mixed form: 313/24

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