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Add 40/15 and 3/7

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 3/7

40/15 + 3/7 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 7 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 7 × 15 = 105,
    3/7 = 3 × 15/7 × 15 = 45/105
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/105 + 45/105 = 280 + 45/105 = 325/105
  5. 325/105 simplified gives 65/21
  6. So, 40/15 + 3/7 = 65/21
    In mixed form: 32/21

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