Add 10/40 and 2/15
10/40 + 2/15 is 23/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 15 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
10/40 = 10 × 3/40 × 3 = 30/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
2/15 = 2 × 8/15 × 8 = 16/120 - Add the two like fractions:
30/120 + 16/120 = 30 + 16/120 = 46/120 - 46/120 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 10/40 + 2/15 = 23/60
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