Add 40/4 and 6/15, Solve 10 0/4 + 6/15 as a fraction

Add 40/4 and 6/15

1^st number: 10 0/4, 2^nd number: 6/15

40/4 + 6/15 is 52/5.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
40/4 = 40 × 15/4 × 15 = 600/60
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
6/15 = 6 × 4/15 × 4 = 24/60
Add the two like fractions:
600/60 + 24/60 = 600 + 24/60 = 624/60
624/60 simplified gives 52/5
So, 40/4 + 6/15 = 52/5
In mixed form: 102/5

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