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Add 40/15 and 21/30

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 21/30

40/15 + 21/30 is 101/30.

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,
   40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   21/30 = 21 × 1/30 × 1 = 21/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/30 + 21/30 = 80 + 21/30 = 101/30
5. So, 40/15 + 21/30 = 101/30
   In mixed form: 311/30

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