Add 1/40 and 15/36
1/40 + 15/36 is 53/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 36 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
1/40 = 1 × 9/40 × 9 = 9/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
9/360 + 150/360 = 9 + 150/360 = 159/360 - 159/360 simplified gives 53/120
- So, 1/40 + 15/36 = 53/120
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