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Add 40/45 and 16/15

1^st number: 40/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/15

40/45 + 16/15 is 88/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 15 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   40/45 = 40 × 1/45 × 1 = 40/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   16/15 = 16 × 3/15 × 3 = 48/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/45 + 48/45 = 40 + 48/45 = 88/45
5. So, 40/45 + 16/15 = 88/45
   In mixed form: 143/45

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