Add 4/15 and 42/40, Solve 4/15 + 1 2/40 as a fraction

Add 4/15 and 42/40

1^st number: 4/15, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

4/15 + 42/40 is 79/60.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
4/15 = 4 × 8/15 × 8 = 32/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
42/40 = 42 × 3/40 × 3 = 126/120
Add the two like fractions:
32/120 + 126/120 = 32 + 126/120 = 158/120
158/120 simplified gives 79/60
So, 4/15 + 42/40 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60

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