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Add 75/40 and 60/90

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 60/90

75/40 + 60/90 is 61/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 90 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 90 × 4 = 360,
   60/90 = 60 × 4/90 × 4 = 240/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/360 + 240/360 = 675 + 240/360 = 915/360
5. 915/360 simplified gives 61/24
6. So, 75/40 + 60/90 = 61/24
   In mixed form: 213/24

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