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Add 15/40 and 27/8

1^st number: 15/40, 2^nd number: 3 3/8

15/40 + 27/8 is 15/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 8 is 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
   15/40 = 15 × 1/40 × 1 = 15/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   27/8 = 27 × 5/8 × 5 = 135/40
4. Add the two fractions:
   15/40 + 135/40 = 15 + 135/40 = 150/40
5. 150/40 simplified gives 15/4
6. So, 15/40 + 27/8 = 15/4
   In mixed form: 33/4

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