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Add 40/10 and 2/15

1st number: 4 0/10, 2nd number: 2/15

40/10 + 2/15 is 62/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 15 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    40/10 = 40 × 3/10 × 3 = 120/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    2/15 = 2 × 2/15 × 2 = 4/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/30 + 4/30 = 120 + 4/30 = 124/30
  5. 124/30 simplified gives 62/15
  6. So, 40/10 + 2/15 = 62/15
    In mixed form: 42/15

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