Add 15/3 and 4/40
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 4/40
15/3 + 4/40 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 40 = 120,
15/3 = 15 × 40/3 × 40 = 600/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
4/40 = 4 × 3/40 × 3 = 12/120 - Add the two like fractions:
600/120 + 12/120 = 600 + 12/120 = 612/120 - 612/120 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 15/3 + 4/40 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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