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Add 40/60 and 28/15

1^st number: 40/60, 2^nd number: 1 13/15

40/60 + 28/15 is 38/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   40/60 = 40 × 1/60 × 1 = 40/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   28/15 = 28 × 4/15 × 4 = 112/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/60 + 112/60 = 40 + 112/60 = 152/60
5. 152/60 simplified gives 38/15
6. So, 40/60 + 28/15 = 38/15
   In mixed form: 28/15

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