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Add 40/30 and 16/15

1st number: 1 10/30, 2nd number: 1 1/15

40/30 + 16/15 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
    40/30 = 40 × 1/30 × 1 = 40/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
    16/15 = 16 × 2/15 × 2 = 32/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/30 + 32/30 = 40 + 32/30 = 72/30
  5. 72/30 simplified gives 12/5
  6. So, 40/30 + 16/15 = 12/5
    In mixed form: 22/5

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