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Add 15/24 and 40/45

15/24 + 40/45 is 109/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 45 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    15/24 = 15 × 15/24 × 15 = 225/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
    40/45 = 40 × 8/45 × 8 = 320/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/360 + 320/360 = 225 + 320/360 = 545/360
  5. 545/360 simplified gives 109/72
  6. So, 15/24 + 40/45 = 109/72
    In mixed form: 137/72

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