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Add 2/40 and 8/15

2/40 + 8/15 is 7/12.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    2/40 = 2 × 3/40 × 3 = 6/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    8/15 = 8 × 8/15 × 8 = 64/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/120 + 64/120 = 6 + 64/120 = 70/120
  5. 70/120 simplified gives 7/12
  6. So, 2/40 + 8/15 = 7/12

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