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Add 15/8 and 7/40

1st number: 1 7/8, 2nd number: 7/40

15/8 + 7/40 is 41/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 40 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    15/8 = 15 × 5/8 × 5 = 75/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
    7/40 = 7 × 1/40 × 1 = 7/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/40 + 7/40 = 75 + 7/40 = 82/40
  5. 82/40 simplified gives 41/20
  6. So, 15/8 + 7/40 = 41/20
    In mixed form: 21/20

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