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Add 75/72 and 40/10

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 4 0/10

75/72 + 40/10 is 121/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 10 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
   40/10 = 40 × 36/10 × 36 = 1440/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/360 + 1440/360 = 375 + 1440/360 = 1815/360
5. 1815/360 simplified gives 121/24
6. So, 75/72 + 40/10 = 121/24
   In mixed form: 51/24

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