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Add 75/40 and 7/45

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 7/45

75/40 + 7/45 is 731/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 45 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 45 × 8 = 360,
   7/45 = 7 × 8/45 × 8 = 56/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/360 + 56/360 = 675 + 56/360 = 731/360
5. So, 75/40 + 7/45 = 731/360
   In mixed form: 211/360

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