Add 3/15 and 15/40
3/15 + 15/40 is 23/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 40 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
3/15 = 3 × 8/15 × 8 = 24/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Add the two like fractions:
24/120 + 45/120 = 24 + 45/120 = 69/120 - 69/120 simplified gives 23/40
- So, 3/15 + 15/40 = 23/40
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