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Add 75/40 and 27/32

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 27/32

75/40 + 27/32 is 87/32.

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,
   27/32 = 27 × 5/32 × 5 = 135/160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/160 + 135/160 = 300 + 135/160 = 435/160
5. 435/160 simplified gives 87/32
6. So, 75/40 + 27/32 = 87/32
   In mixed form: 223/32

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