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Add 80/75 and 10/40

1^st number: 1 5/75, 2^nd number: 10/40

80/75 + 10/40 is 79/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 40 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
   80/75 = 80 × 8/75 × 8 = 640/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   10/40 = 10 × 15/40 × 15 = 150/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/600 + 150/600 = 640 + 150/600 = 790/600
5. 790/600 simplified gives 79/60
6. So, 80/75 + 10/40 = 79/60
   In mixed form: 119/60

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