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Add 35/15 and 40/75

1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 40/75

35/15 + 40/75 is 43/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    35/15 = 35 × 5/15 × 5 = 175/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    40/75 = 40 × 1/75 × 1 = 40/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/75 + 40/75 = 175 + 40/75 = 215/75
  5. 215/75 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 35/15 + 40/75 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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