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Add 2/9 and 15/40

2/9 + 15/40 is 43/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 40 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 40 = 360,
    2/9 = 2 × 40/9 × 40 = 80/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
    15/40 = 15 × 9/40 × 9 = 135/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/360 + 135/360 = 80 + 135/360 = 215/360
  5. 215/360 simplified gives 43/72
  6. So, 2/9 + 15/40 = 43/72

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