Add 15/40 and 3/24
15/40 + 3/24 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 24 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
15/40 = 15 × 3/40 × 3 = 45/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
3/24 = 3 × 5/24 × 5 = 15/120 - Add the two like fractions:
45/120 + 15/120 = 45 + 15/120 = 60/120 - 60/120 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 15/40 + 3/24 = 1/2
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