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Add 15/80 and 40/60

15/80 + 40/60 is 41/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    15/80 = 15 × 3/80 × 3 = 45/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    40/60 = 40 × 4/60 × 4 = 160/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/240 + 160/240 = 45 + 160/240 = 205/240
  5. 205/240 simplified gives 41/48
  6. So, 15/80 + 40/60 = 41/48

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