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Add 15/10 and 40/56

1st number: 1 5/10, 2nd number: 40/56

15/10 + 40/56 is 31/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
    15/10 = 15 × 28/10 × 28 = 420/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/280 + 200/280 = 420 + 200/280 = 620/280
  5. 620/280 simplified gives 31/14
  6. So, 15/10 + 40/56 = 31/14
    In mixed form: 23/14

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