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Add 40/15 and 84/6

1st number: 2 10/15, 2nd number: 14 0/6

40/15 + 84/6 is 50/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    40/15 = 40 × 2/15 × 2 = 80/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    84/6 = 84 × 5/6 × 5 = 420/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    80/30 + 420/30 = 80 + 420/30 = 500/30
  5. 500/30 simplified gives 50/3
  6. So, 40/15 + 84/6 = 50/3
    In mixed form: 162/3

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