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Add 15/4 and 40/18

1^st number: 3 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

15/4 + 40/18 is 215/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 18 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   15/4 = 15 × 9/4 × 9 = 135/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   40/18 = 40 × 2/18 × 2 = 80/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/36 + 80/36 = 135 + 80/36 = 215/36
5. So, 15/4 + 40/18 = 215/36
   In mixed form: 535/36

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