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Add 15/40 and 6/24

15/40 + 6/24 is 5/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 24 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 24 × 5 = 120,
   6/24 = 6 × 5/24 × 5 = 30/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/120 + 30/120 = 45 + 30/120 = 75/120
5. 75/120 simplified gives 5/8
6. So, 15/40 + 6/24 = 5/8

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