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Add 15/40 and 12/6

1st number: 15/40, 2nd number: 2 0/6

15/40 + 12/6 is 19/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 6 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    12/6 = 12 × 20/6 × 20 = 240/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/120 + 240/120 = 45 + 240/120 = 285/120
  5. 285/120 simplified gives 19/8
  6. So, 15/40 + 12/6 = 19/8
    In mixed form: 23/8

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