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Add 75/40 and 90/24

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

75/40 + 90/24 is 45/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 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 24 × 5 = 120,
   90/24 = 90 × 5/24 × 5 = 450/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/120 + 450/120 = 225 + 450/120 = 675/120
5. 675/120 simplified gives 45/8
6. So, 75/40 + 90/24 = 45/8
   In mixed form: 55/8

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