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Add 75/40 and 49/72

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 49/72

75/40 + 49/72 is 23/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/360 + 245/360 = 675 + 245/360 = 920/360
5. 920/360 simplified gives 23/9
6. So, 75/40 + 49/72 = 23/9
   In mixed form: 25/9

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