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Add 15/3 and 75/40

1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 1 35/40

15/3 + 75/40 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
    15/3 = 15 × 40/3 × 40 = 600/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    75/40 = 75 × 3/40 × 3 = 225/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/120 + 225/120 = 600 + 225/120 = 825/120
  5. 825/120 simplified gives 55/8
  6. So, 15/3 + 75/40 = 55/8
    In mixed form: 67/8

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