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Add 9/75 and 40/32

1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 1 8/32

9/75 + 40/32 is 137/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 32 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 32 = 2400,
    9/75 = 9 × 32/75 × 32 = 288/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 75 = 2400,
    40/32 = 40 × 75/32 × 75 = 3000/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/2400 + 3000/2400 = 288 + 3000/2400 = 3288/2400
  5. 3288/2400 simplified gives 137/100
  6. So, 9/75 + 40/32 = 137/100
    In mixed form: 137/100

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