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Add 1/18 and 40/15

1st number: 1/18, 2nd number: 2 10/15

1/18 + 40/15 is 49/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 15 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    40/15 = 40 × 6/15 × 6 = 240/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/90 + 240/90 = 5 + 240/90 = 245/90
  5. 245/90 simplified gives 49/18
  6. So, 1/18 + 40/15 = 49/18
    In mixed form: 213/18

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