Add 15/40 and 3/6
15/40 + 3/6 is 7/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 6 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
3/6 = 3 × 20/6 × 20 = 60/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 60/120 = 45 + 60/120 = 105/120 - 105/120 simplified gives 7/8
- So, 15/40 + 3/6 = 7/8
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