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Add 75/45 and 50/40

1^st number: 1 30/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

75/45 + 50/40 is 35/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 40 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   75/45 = 75 × 8/45 × 8 = 600/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   50/40 = 50 × 9/40 × 9 = 450/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/360 + 450/360 = 600 + 450/360 = 1050/360
5. 1050/360 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 75/45 + 50/40 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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