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Add 40/15 and 24/40

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 24/40

40/15 + 24/40 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    40/15 = 40 × 8/15 × 8 = 320/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    24/40 = 24 × 3/40 × 3 = 72/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/120 + 72/120 = 320 + 72/120 = 392/120
  5. 392/120 simplified gives 49/15
  6. So, 40/15 + 24/40 = 49/15
    In mixed form: 34/15

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