Add 15/36 and 3/40
15/36 + 3/40 is 59/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 10 = 360,
15/36 = 15 × 10/36 × 10 = 150/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
3/40 = 3 × 9/40 × 9 = 27/360 - Add the two like fractions:
150/360 + 27/360 = 150 + 27/360 = 177/360 - 177/360 simplified gives 59/120
- So, 15/36 + 3/40 = 59/120
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