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Add 40/6 and 15/45

1^st number: 6 4/6, 2^nd number: 15/45

40/6 + 15/45 is 7/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   40/6 = 40 × 15/6 × 15 = 600/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   15/45 = 15 × 2/45 × 2 = 30/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/90 + 30/90 = 600 + 30/90 = 630/90
5. 630/90 simplified gives 7/1
6. So, 40/6 + 15/45 = 7/1

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