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Add 15/2 and 40/4

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 10 0/4

15/2 + 40/4 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 4 is 4

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 2 = 4,
    15/2 = 15 × 2/2 × 2 = 30/4
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 1 = 4,
    40/4 = 40 × 1/4 × 1 = 40/4
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/4 + 40/4 = 30 + 40/4 = 70/4
  5. 70/4 simplified gives 35/2
  6. So, 15/2 + 40/4 = 35/2
    In mixed form: 171/2

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