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Add 18/15 and 14/40

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 14/40

18/15 + 14/40 is 31/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    18/15 = 18 × 8/15 × 8 = 144/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/120 + 42/120 = 144 + 42/120 = 186/120
  5. 186/120 simplified gives 31/20
  6. So, 18/15 + 14/40 = 31/20
    In mixed form: 111/20

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