Add 40/15 and 4/75, Solve 2 10/15 + 4/75 as a fraction

Add 40/15 and 4/75

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 4/75

40/15 + 4/75 is 68/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 75 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
40/15 = 40 × 5/15 × 5 = 200/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
4/75 = 4 × 1/75 × 1 = 4/75
Add the two like fractions:
200/75 + 4/75 = 200 + 4/75 = 204/75
204/75 simplified gives 68/25
So, 40/15 + 4/75 = 68/25
In mixed form: 218/25

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