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Add 75/6 and 63/40

1^st number: 12 3/6, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

75/6 + 63/40 is 563/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
   75/6 = 75 × 20/6 × 20 = 1500/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/120 + 189/120 = 1500 + 189/120 = 1689/120
5. 1689/120 simplified gives 563/40
6. So, 75/6 + 63/40 = 563/40
   In mixed form: 143/40

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