Add 15/6 and 1/40
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1/40
15/6 + 1/40 is 101/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 20 = 120,
15/6 = 15 × 20/6 × 20 = 300/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
1/40 = 1 × 3/40 × 3 = 3/120 - Add the two like fractions:
300/120 + 3/120 = 300 + 3/120 = 303/120 - 303/120 simplified gives 101/40
- So, 15/6 + 1/40 = 101/40
In mixed form: 221/40
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