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Add 6/4 and 40/15

1st number: 1 2/4, 2nd number: 2 10/15

6/4 + 40/15 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 15 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    40/15 = 40 × 4/15 × 4 = 160/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/60 + 160/60 = 90 + 160/60 = 250/60
  5. 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 6/4 + 40/15 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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