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Add 75/45 and 40/75

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 40/75

75/45 + 40/75 is 11/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   75/45 = 75 × 5/45 × 5 = 375/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   40/75 = 40 × 3/75 × 3 = 120/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/225 + 120/225 = 375 + 120/225 = 495/225
5. 495/225 simplified gives 11/5
6. So, 75/45 + 40/75 = 11/5
   In mixed form: 21/5

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