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Add 2/15 and 40/7

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 5 5/7

2/15 + 40/7 is 614/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    2/15 = 2 × 7/15 × 7 = 14/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
    40/7 = 40 × 15/7 × 15 = 600/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/105 + 600/105 = 14 + 600/105 = 614/105
  5. So, 2/15 + 40/7 = 614/105
    In mixed form: 589/105

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