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Add 40/28 and 7/15

1st number: 1 12/28, 2nd number: 7/15

40/28 + 7/15 is 199/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 15 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
    40/28 = 40 × 15/28 × 15 = 600/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
    7/15 = 7 × 28/15 × 28 = 196/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/420 + 196/420 = 600 + 196/420 = 796/420
  5. 796/420 simplified gives 199/105
  6. So, 40/28 + 7/15 = 199/105
    In mixed form: 194/105

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