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Add 2/15 and 2/40

2/15 + 2/40 is 11/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/120 + 6/120 = 16 + 6/120 = 22/120
  5. 22/120 simplified gives 11/60
  6. So, 2/15 + 2/40 = 11/60

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