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Add 40/45 and 32/15

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

40/45 + 32/15 is 136/45.

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,
    32/15 = 32 × 3/15 × 3 = 96/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/45 + 96/45 = 40 + 96/45 = 136/45
  5. So, 40/45 + 32/15 = 136/45
    In mixed form: 31/45

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