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Add 63/40 and 2/15

1st number: 1 23/40, 2nd number: 2/15

63/40 + 2/15 is 41/24.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
    63/40 = 63 × 3/40 × 3 = 189/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/120 + 16/120 = 189 + 16/120 = 205/120
  5. 205/120 simplified gives 41/24
  6. So, 63/40 + 2/15 = 41/24
    In mixed form: 117/24

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