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Add 75/50 and 36/40

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 36/40

75/50 + 36/40 is 12/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   75/50 = 75 × 4/50 × 4 = 300/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   36/40 = 36 × 5/40 × 5 = 180/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/200 + 180/200 = 300 + 180/200 = 480/200
5. 480/200 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 75/50 + 36/40 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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