Add 15/2 and 21/40
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 21/40
15/2 + 21/40 is 321/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 40 is 40
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 20 = 40,
15/2 = 15 × 20/2 × 20 = 300/40 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 1 = 40,
21/40 = 21 × 1/40 × 1 = 21/40 - Add the two like fractions:
300/40 + 21/40 = 300 + 21/40 = 321/40 - So, 15/2 + 21/40 = 321/40
In mixed form: 81/40
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