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Add 80/15 and 20/40

1^st number: 5 5/15, 2^nd number: 20/40

80/15 + 20/40 is 35/6.

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,
   80/15 = 80 × 8/15 × 8 = 640/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   20/40 = 20 × 3/40 × 3 = 60/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/120 + 60/120 = 640 + 60/120 = 700/120
5. 700/120 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 80/15 + 20/40 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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