Add 40/15 and 24/35, Solve 2 10/15 + 24/35 as a fraction

Add 40/15 and 24/35

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 24/35

40/15 + 24/35 is 352/105.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
40/15 = 40 × 7/15 × 7 = 280/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
24/35 = 24 × 3/35 × 3 = 72/105
Add the two like fractions:
280/105 + 72/105 = 280 + 72/105 = 352/105
So, 40/15 + 24/35 = 352/105
In mixed form: 337/105

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