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Add 40/15 and 7/40

1^st number: 2 10/15, 2^nd number: 7/40

40/15 + 7/40 is 341/120.

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,
   7/40 = 7 × 3/40 × 3 = 21/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   320/120 + 21/120 = 320 + 21/120 = 341/120
5. So, 40/15 + 7/40 = 341/120
   In mixed form: 2101/120

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