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Add 18/15 and 70/40

1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 1 30/40

18/15 + 70/40 is 59/20.

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,
    70/40 = 70 × 3/40 × 3 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/120 + 210/120 = 144 + 210/120 = 354/120
  5. 354/120 simplified gives 59/20
  6. So, 18/15 + 70/40 = 59/20
    In mixed form: 219/20

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