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Add 6/15 and 1/40

6/15 + 1/40 is 17/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 40 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    6/15 = 6 × 8/15 × 8 = 48/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/120 + 3/120 = 48 + 3/120 = 51/120
  5. 51/120 simplified gives 17/40
  6. So, 6/15 + 1/40 = 17/40

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