Add 15/28 and 3/40
15/28 + 3/40 is 171/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
15/28 = 15 × 10/28 × 10 = 150/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
3/40 = 3 × 7/40 × 7 = 21/280 - Add the two like fractions:
150/280 + 21/280 = 150 + 21/280 = 171/280 - So, 15/28 + 3/40 = 171/280
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