Add 1/15 and 14/40
1/15 + 14/40 is 5/12.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 8/15 × 8 = 8/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
14/40 = 14 × 3/40 × 3 = 42/120 - Add the two like fractions:
8/120 + 42/120 = 8 + 42/120 = 50/120 - 50/120 simplified gives 5/12
- So, 1/15 + 14/40 = 5/12
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