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Add 40/15 and 45/49

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 45/49

40/15 + 45/49 is 527/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   40/15 = 40 × 49/15 × 49 = 1960/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   45/49 = 45 × 15/49 × 15 = 675/735
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/735 + 675/735 = 1960 + 675/735 = 2635/735
5. 2635/735 simplified gives 527/147
6. So, 40/15 + 45/49 = 527/147
   In mixed form: 386/147

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