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Add 40/50 and 2/15

40/50 + 2/15 is 14/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 15 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
    2/15 = 2 × 10/15 × 10 = 20/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/150 + 20/150 = 120 + 20/150 = 140/150
  5. 140/150 simplified gives 14/15
  6. So, 40/50 + 2/15 = 14/15

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