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Add 15/6 and 40/4

1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 10 0/4

15/6 + 40/4 is 25/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    15/6 = 15 × 2/6 × 2 = 30/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    40/4 = 40 × 3/4 × 3 = 120/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/12 + 120/12 = 30 + 120/12 = 150/12
  5. 150/12 simplified gives 25/2
  6. So, 15/6 + 40/4 = 25/2
    In mixed form: 121/2

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