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Add 28/15 and 3/40

1^st number: 1 13/15, 2^nd number: 3/40

28/15 + 3/40 is 233/120.

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,
   28/15 = 28 × 8/15 × 8 = 224/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   3/40 = 3 × 3/40 × 3 = 9/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/120 + 9/120 = 224 + 9/120 = 233/120
5. So, 28/15 + 3/40 = 233/120
   In mixed form: 1113/120

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