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Add 40/15 and 14/35

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 14/35

40/15 + 14/35 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 35 is 105

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
    40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
    14/35 = 14 × 3/35 × 3 = 42/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/105 + 42/105 = 280 + 42/105 = 322/105
  5. 322/105 simplified gives 46/15
  6. So, 40/15 + 14/35 = 46/15
    In mixed form: 31/15

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