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Add 75/40 and 50/25

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

75/40 + 50/25 is 31/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 25 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 25 × 8 = 200,
   50/25 = 50 × 8/25 × 8 = 400/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/200 + 400/200 = 375 + 400/200 = 775/200
5. 775/200 simplified gives 31/8
6. So, 75/40 + 50/25 = 31/8
   In mixed form: 37/8

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