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Add 90/75 and 10/40

1^st number: 1 15/75, 2^nd number: 10/40

90/75 + 10/40 is 29/20.

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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,
   90/75 = 90 × 8/75 × 8 = 720/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 15 = 600,
   10/40 = 10 × 15/40 × 15 = 150/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/600 + 150/600 = 720 + 150/600 = 870/600
5. 870/600 simplified gives 29/20
6. So, 90/75 + 10/40 = 29/20
   In mixed form: 19/20

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