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Add 75/40 and 3/50

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 3/50

75/40 + 3/50 is 387/200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   75/40 = 75 × 5/40 × 5 = 375/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/200 + 12/200 = 375 + 12/200 = 387/200
5. So, 75/40 + 3/50 = 387/200
   In mixed form: 1187/200

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