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Add 15/6 and 4/40

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 4/40

15/6 + 4/40 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
    15/6 = 15 × 20/6 × 20 = 300/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/120 + 12/120 = 300 + 12/120 = 312/120
  5. 312/120 simplified gives 13/5
  6. So, 15/6 + 4/40 = 13/5
    In mixed form: 23/5

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