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Add 4/15 and 40/30

1^st number: 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

4/15 + 40/30 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   4/15 = 4 × 2/15 × 2 = 8/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   40/30 = 40 × 1/30 × 1 = 40/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/30 + 40/30 = 8 + 40/30 = 48/30
5. 48/30 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 4/15 + 40/30 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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