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Add 40/4 and 50/15

1st number: 10 0/4, 2nd number: 3 5/15

40/4 + 50/15 is 40/3.

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,
    50/15 = 50 × 4/15 × 4 = 200/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/60 + 200/60 = 600 + 200/60 = 800/60
  5. 800/60 simplified gives 40/3
  6. So, 40/4 + 50/15 = 40/3
    In mixed form: 131/3

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