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Add 75/40 and 5/18

1st number: 1 35/40, 2nd number: 5/18

75/40 + 5/18 is 155/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 18 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 18 × 20 = 360,
    5/18 = 5 × 20/18 × 20 = 100/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/360 + 100/360 = 675 + 100/360 = 775/360
  5. 775/360 simplified gives 155/72
  6. So, 75/40 + 5/18 = 155/72
    In mixed form: 211/72

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