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Add 8/15 and 40/35

1^st number: 8/15, 2^nd number: 1 5/35

8/15 + 40/35 is 176/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 35 is 105
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
   8/15 = 8 × 7/15 × 7 = 56/105
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
   40/35 = 40 × 3/35 × 3 = 120/105
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/105 + 120/105 = 56 + 120/105 = 176/105
5. So, 8/15 + 40/35 = 176/105
   In mixed form: 171/105

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