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Add 75/40 and 15/32

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 15/32

75/40 + 15/32 is 75/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 32 is 160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 4 = 160,
   75/40 = 75 × 4/40 × 4 = 300/160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 5 = 160,
   15/32 = 15 × 5/32 × 5 = 75/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/160 + 75/160 = 300 + 75/160 = 375/160
5. 375/160 simplified gives 75/32
6. So, 75/40 + 15/32 = 75/32
   In mixed form: 211/32

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