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Add 75/40 and 50/12

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

75/40 + 50/12 is 145/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   50/12 = 50 × 10/12 × 10 = 500/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/120 + 500/120 = 225 + 500/120 = 725/120
5. 725/120 simplified gives 145/24
6. So, 75/40 + 50/12 = 145/24
   In mixed form: 61/24

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