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To find the value of a that will make the sum of a and 2/5 equal to 4/15, you would solve the equation a + 2/5 = 4/15.

First, subtract 2/5 from both sides to isolate a:
a = 4/15 - 2/5

Next, find a common denominator for the fractions on the right side:
a = (4/15 * 3/3) - (2/5 * 3/3)
a = 12/45 - 6/45

Finally, subtract the fractions to get the value of a:
a = 6/45
a = 2/15

Therefore, a = 2/15 which will make the sum of a and 2/5 equal to 4/15.