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Add 15/28 and 24/40

15/28 + 24/40 is 159/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
    15/28 = 15 × 10/28 × 10 = 150/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/280 + 168/280 = 150 + 168/280 = 318/280
  5. 318/280 simplified gives 159/140
  6. So, 15/28 + 24/40 = 159/140
    In mixed form: 119/140

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