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Add 40/4 and 48/15

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 3 3/15

40/4 + 48/15 is 66/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    48/15 = 48 × 4/15 × 4 = 192/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/60 + 192/60 = 600 + 192/60 = 792/60
  5. 792/60 simplified gives 66/5
  6. So, 40/4 + 48/15 = 66/5
    In mixed form: 131/5

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